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Defeating Anxiety Attacks
3 stars|3 comments|July 01, 2008|356 reads
 
Sirens sound! Sanity shakes! Shells of apprehension explode! An anxiety attack launches an avalanche of negative thoughts and emotions! What do you do?

The key to defeating anxiety attacks is to:

1) Realize that anxiety is a normal part of life. It is not choosy. It attacks everyone. Don’t be surprised when it picks on you!

2) To counter anxiety, build a strong defense system by becoming an avid positive thinker with positive thoughts and emotions!

3) Don’t let anxiety sneak up on you. keep an open mind. Be aware of your own feelings. Nip anxiety in the bud. A tiny bit of anxiety is much easier to repel than a full scale attack! Once you have allowed anxiety to overwhelm you, there is very little you can do except to ride out its fury!

4) When the anxiety attack comes, fight it with your will power; fight it with your thoughts; fight it with your emotions; fight it with positive actions; fight it with a confident posture! “Never, never, give up!”

5) Remember that your fight against anxiety is a great, high, and noble cause! As Emily Dickinson wrote: “To fight aloud is very brave But gallanter, I know, Who charge within the bosom, The cavalry of woe!”

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Michelle Orr
 Michelle Orr
July 01, 2008

I went through a period of time when I had panic attacks a few years back. I had just quit my job, moved, and got a new job (in that order). We had moved to a very anxiety ridden area. I didn't really know how to handle it, even though I was a Christian. Recently I have been attempting to deal with another area of struggle in my life (weight loss) that has caused me lots of stress and anxiety. God showed me something awesome - Ephesians 6:12 - My struggle is not with flesh and blood! How liberating and true! It is a spiritual battle that must be fought with spiritual weapons. Therefore, for the past few days I have been wielding my spiritual weapons and letting Satan know that he has no authority - God is in charge of me and the enemy must flee! I am doing better and hope to have a good report that I have finally taken up the victory that was won for me long ago!!! 

Thanks for the blog! 

MarJay HizWay
 MarJay HizWay
July 02, 2008
Another powerful blog Steven..and to add to your list..I think for for number  6)  I would say.....Digest a healthy diet of the Word of God ;o)
Steve Simms
 Steve Simms
July 02, 2008

Michelle:  Keep up the fight, Michelle.  Victory is assured through Christ.

MarJay:  Actually, your number 6, is one of the most important keys.