Anxiety

In the Grip of Anxiety Disorder…

I can hardly remember the first time that I had a Panic Attack but as this disorder progressed or increased in my life, I can tell you that it is Real and you experience Real Pain!

The first few times was like a light pressing on my chest that lasted for a few minutes and then I was just tired.

Then the intensity changed and this started to happen more frequently sometimes lasting up to 45 minutes. It is as if your ribs are going to be crushed or like an elephant stepped on your chest. I remembered bending over the bath crying of pain. This pain was always followed by extreme tiredness.

Charles Spurgeon said: “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength”

 

I knew that the Lord was in control of my life and that if I called upon Him, He would answer. But at that stage, He felt very very far away.

I needed help, so for the next few months, which turned into a year or two, I had to use medication to help me control my anxiety.

Looking back over the past few years I would strongly advise any person to GET HELP as soon as possible. Don’t let circumstances dictate the quality of your life. You can get over this disorder even if it means getting medical help. You can win this battle!

I Have!!

What is this Anxiety Disorder…
What is a Panic Attack

www.medicinenet.com

Medical Definition: A chronic condition characterized by an excessive and persistent sense of apprehension, with physical symptoms such as sweating, palpitations, and feelings of stress. Treatments include the comfort offered by understanding the conditions, avoiding or desensitizing exacerbating situations and medications.

Common symptoms and signs of anxiety disorder can include:

1. Restlessness or feeling edgy
2. Becoming tired easily, fatigue
3. Trouble concentrating
4. Feeling as if the mind is going ‘blank’
5. Irritability
6. Muscle tension
7. Headaches
8. Sleep problems

Anxiety that is associated with specific or social fears may also result in avoidance of certain situations or an elevation of symptoms to trigger a panic attack.

Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear that reach a peak within minutes. Specific symptoms of panic attacks include both physical and emotional symptoms such as:

1. Palpitations (feelings of rapid and/or irregular heartbeats)
2. Chest Pain (chest tightness or other discomforts. Feeling like one is having a heart attack)
3. Shortness of Breath or trouble breathing
4. Sweating of the palms
5. Nausea or another stomach upset
6. Trembling or shaking
7. Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded or faint
8. Derealization or depersonalization
9. Fear of losing control or going insane
10. Numbness or tingling sensations
11. Chill or Hot flushes
12. Feeling like choking
13. Sense of impending doom
14. Feel like one is dying