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A JOURNEY OF HOPE IN A WORLD OF ANXIETY

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 Being thankful for the little things

For a moment, let us put aside all overbearing, radical, overthinking associated with negativity that goes hand in hand with mental torment.  Instead, focus on those things in life no matter how small, that you can be thankful for.

We realize that many of the “things”  you were once thankful for may be buried deep amongst the rubble in your life. Whether you had a singular incident or many incidents in your life that caused your foundation to crumble – remember all things are possible for those that believe. Often the list of possibilities expands exponentially when one starts to acknowledge – thankfulness of that which is favorable.

Whatever the turning point was when worry, fear. and anxiety started to spiral out of control, it needs to be squelched!  No matter how many triggers binds you amidst the rubble, there is hope.   Start by searching for moments in time that you smiled or laughed – be thankful and meditate on these things

When people are overwhelmed and hurting, they build up walls to protect themselves. The wall is not of brick and mortar but speculation, fear, and negativity.   Example: You may become over vigilant in awareness of any changes in your body – pulse, breathing, etc… The very act of being “attentive” to these changes can become triggers for the dreaded panic or anxiety attack. Speculation will force its way into every corner of the barricade you have erected.

This wall will keep you isolated. It keeps out the light and blocks hope and joy.

There is no light in darkness.

Inside the wall, darkness acts as a catalyst nurturing more of the same.  Rendering it difficult to see the goodness outside this barricade.

Chip away at the darkness in search of the light.  No matter how small or insignificant the light may seem, grab hold of it. Fight for the light to break down the mental barrier of darkness.

Look for those things for which you can give thanks and do not stop short to your PATH TO THE RIVER.   By Author Brian Ludwig, of PANIC ATTACKS CALMING THE STORM

 …  whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. (Philippians 4:8)

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Those With Panic or Anxiety Attacks

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HELPING FRIENDS AND FAMILY UNDERSTAND WHAT THOSE WITH PANIC or Anxiety ATTACKS EXPERIENCES

These are some of the universal thoughts, ideas, and behaviors that many share.

I experience symptoms in my body that are so extreme that I conclude I must be having a major physical malfunction.

I experience fear that I find I am not able to control.

For no apparent reason, I will suddenly feel my heart racing, find it hard to breathe, feel my chest tightening, feel tingling through my body, feel lightheaded, dizzy, and like I’m going to pass out. I often experience heart palpitations.

I find it impossible to have fun like I once was able to.

There are certain places that I consistently find uncomfortable.

I find that, because of fear:

  • I may change my activities,
  • may not want to leave my house,
  • I may pull back from what I once enjoyed.

BECAUSE:

You find yourself always nervous and tense because you live in fear of experiencing another panic or anxiety attack.

Many times, you feel so bad that you are tempted to be taken to the emergency room because you are convinced something is terribly wrong.

BEHAVIORAL REACTIONS THAT YOU MAY COME UP AGAINST

You have established places and situations you avoid because your association with those places and situations brings about fear and discomfort.

Your number of safe places continues to dwindle.

Your mind is tired. You often wake up fatigued, and as the day goes on, you often feel the need for a nap.

When you experience an unusual symptom in your body, you tend to fixate on that symptom.

Trips are no longer fun like they used to be. They now require so much preparation and planning that the work and the stress seem to outweigh the anticipated enjoyment.

You find yourself extremely uncomfortable when you are in a facility with many people, especially if it is crowded.

When you are in a strange or crowded place, you always seek out and stay close to the exit.

Even on a short trip like an errand, you often find yourself taking along bottles of water and other supplies you anticipate you “may” need.

Sometimes when in a crowded restaurant, you find it hard to eat.

You prefer situations where you can keep your options open. You do not necessarily prefer to drive, but on the same hand, you don’t feel comfortable being trapped in another person’s vehicle without a way of escape.

If you are in a large grocery store, or any kind of store, you begin to get more and more uncomfortable the further away you get from the exit.

You find fewer and fewer situations that you look forward to.

Brian Ludwig

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