CONFRONTING FEAR & PANIC

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri May 23, 2008 4:00 am

Good Job Believer....

Alot of times when I face a challenge in life I tend to not speak the word that is embellished within me to the challenge. When I do speak the word the challenge appears quite miniscule..when I surrender to panic and not the word the challenge then appears to me to be massive!! Thank you for reminding me of the power we have within and not the weakness of panic.

~*schnauzermom*~ · Post by **~*schnauzermom*~** » Sat May 24, 2008 4:17 am

Thank you to all of you....

I just begun a new med and I had a choice how to react to it......and I choose not to panic nor be afraid of the new med....I'm glad we have a choice on how to respond to things in life. I've come to realize that the med really wasn't the answer.......the answer is within me through our Father..Glory to God...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 24, 2008 4:27 am

Hello Believer, so glad things went better for you. I still have this problem and am working on it. I think you have touch on our real help and deliverance to our problems and that is the grace of our Lord and Jesus Christ. He is a wonderful and loving God. I pray that your day will be filled with comfort.

Affirmation:
I will seek tranquility. I will not be disturbed at trifles or accidents common or unavoidable.

thethirdperson · Post by **thethirdperson** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:03 am

I believe God heals through many things......he provides peace through many ways...of course the main way through him. Whether the healing comes through medicine, a beautiful word from another, or a tool...God is the source of all these things.......and many times he is the direct healer without having to use a point of contact.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:05 am

Forgot to add.......so if heals......and we know he does through many ways......we all must remember that his peace is always there as well. If I can remain focus on him and not the situation which seems to be the trigger then panic and anxiety can't display its self....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 27, 2008 4:31 pm

Hey all you you fellow believers. I have had a fear of driving any distant over 15 miles from home. I'm on session four now. I would get such a strong feeling of panic I would either turn around or stop and just cry out to God for some relief. No relief came. I would try to go and visit my grandmother in a town 30 miles away. One time it took me 90 minutes to get there because I kept stopping and turning around, but I finally got there. I was so miserable. These problems usually only happen when I am alone. If someone is with me, a "safe person" I usally make it o.k.
This brings me to my most recent episode. I had to drive to Jacksonville Fl 10 hours away. My mom went also. I am 48 and she is 71. For the first 2 hours I was on the verge of panic, but I just kept going and after 2 hours I got better. Spent two days there and went to a funeral. Started back two days later and for the first 2 and a half hours I was absolutely miserable, but then it got better. So what am I to take away from this experence?? I'm thinking of maybe taking something next time to help with that first hour or so. Maybe a small dose of xanax. Anyone have an opinion?

Tired of struggling in Mississippi!!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 29, 2008 1:41 pm

Hi Kevin,

If you look back at the original post of this topic you will see what the driver did in order to diminish his challenge of driving. He said scriptures, he prayed and he confronted the fear and panic that attempted to torment him. Be sure to speak to the problem and not allow the problem to direct you. I know it sounds kind of crazy but it works........its no different then having a self positive dialoge with yourself but now you are speaking to the problem and as a believer you are taking authority over it......

Blessings

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri May 30, 2008 7:02 am

Before you start out, did you write your negative thought in a notebook and then write a postive one to counteract? Along the way did you give yourself permission to pull over and write more postive affirmations about how well you drive? Did you focus on the details of life or how you felt? For me, getting over the hump of my body symptoms and realizing they are only symptoms of anxiety and they cannot harm me, was a big one. I repeated over and over, "the symptoms are uncomfortable, but there is no danger." This is on one of the reminder cards.
Have you thought about getting the driving cd StressCenter created as another help?

You know you can get there just fine--you've done it several times and nothing happened. That's because the symptoms are uncomfortable, but their is no danger.

Prayers to you on this precious present day!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:24 am

I think many partake in experiences in life with judgement and without accuracy....

If one wants a positive experience....a blessed experience then I do believe one must confront the fear and panic........don't allow your thoughts to start creating false images in your head............and watch how beautiful and peaceful your experience actually develops to be.

Blessings

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:56 am

Believer what was your biggest fear you had to confront or stand up to?

As far as myself it was being alone. I now appreciate the time I do get being alone. I can do whatever without being interupted and or disturbed. My peace is actually greater....I can read and allow my mind to stay focused and not wander.....