A prayer to overcome panic attacks by Lauren Gaskell.

The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom.

To him be the glory forever and ever.

Amen.

2 Timothy 4-18 Have you ever experienced a panic attack?

The fear rises in your chest without warning.

Your heart begins to race and your pupils dilate.

Dread and shame quickly weigh you down, and before long you can't catch a breath.

It feels as if an elephant were sitting on your chest.

You might pass out, you might become nauseous, you might break out into a sweat.

It's a dark, scary place, the kind of place you never hope to find yourself in.

It's definitely the kind of place I never wanted to find myself in.

And yet, despite every ounce of faith and belief within me, I've been in the panic pit

more than a time or two.

In reality, too many times to count.

But God is a chainbreaker, and He has been so gracious to me in that, through my

on and off struggle with panic attacks.

He has shown me that I don't need to be ashamed.

I need to speak up.

Because I know there are many out there who might be going through something similar.

They need hope, light, and encouragement just as much as I do every single day.

If you're struggling with or have struggled with anxiety, remember these two truths.

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