some hope for everyone

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Registered: 09-15-2004
some hope for everyone
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Fri, 03-04-2005 - 7:03pm
Hi!
I have been on this board here and there for a few months, and recently had posted my struggle with panic attacks due to some major life changes. I am so happy to write back now and tell you that I have not had a moment of anxiety for a solid week, even though things in my life have actually gotten more stressful! Let me tell you why, what has happened to bring this about.
Ok, it started with a friend telling me something I did not want to hear. I told her I was too unstable right now to try and work, support myself, deal with my ex-husband and be away from my boyfriend at the same time (he has just moved away for his job recently).
She scolded me, saying that I needed to stay here and be close to my kids, not move 400 miles away to be close to my BF. True, and I know this. I was freaking out from him being gone, he has been my rock. Add to that now I am facing being homeless and jobless from being so dependant on him.
Her words made me think, and I knew she was right. The next morning, I went to my church early and asked for prayer for my anxiety. Ever since I then, I have had a deep feeling of peace and well-being. I have not had any symptoms, nothing. I believe that God has healed my anxiety, and I no longer live in fear of it. I even cut my Zoloft down from 150mg. a day to 50mg. a day, with no side effects. What a miracle!
I am writing this so that it may give hope to another who struggles and thinks there is no hope, no cure, no end in sight. It threateded to beat me, my anxiety. To limit my life, and I truly believe that God can do anything, if you believe in Him.
I encourage anyone to develope your faith as a part of your treatment wiht anxiety, panic, phobias, depression, etc.
Thanks and God Bless,
Amanda aka cnsw4
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Fri, 03-04-2005 - 7:09pm
That is great news, Amanda! Thanks for sharing. It is a hopeful message for the folks in our community. It has been known for sometime that ppl with faith have better outlooks & actually heal quicker after illness. Also, there was a study a few years ago that showed ppl who had others praying for them, recovered faster & more often. I think your recent assertiveness will see you through, as well. Wishing you continued success. (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 03-04-2005 - 11:06pm
Big Hug from me too Amanda!!

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