CAN THE POWER OF PRAYER STOP ANXIETY PANIC ATTACK STYMPTOMS?

I came about this fascinating article about how the power of prayer can maybe alleviate Anxiety Panic Attack Symptoms.

When I was a young girl, I'd ask God every night to watch over my family. I dutifully prayed for each member by name, fearful that something terrible would happen if I forgot, because when you're a child, the world and all that goes on in it revolves around you and your actions. I also prayed for world peace and an end to hunger and suffering - things haven't much changed in 35 (or so) years - and I truly believed my little prayers could save the world and all who were in it.

While I grew distant from religion during my self-absorbed 20s, I sought a church in my child-rearing 30s. Thank goodness I had my faith to help me through my cancer crisis in my 40s! Besides the benefits received while physically at worship services on Sundays, I needed daily assurances. Indeed, my disease brought my relationship with God to a whole new level.

I haven't talked much about my faith previously, but I would be remiss not to devote a column to it because spiritual healing was as important as any doctor visit. After my diagnosis, I once again became diligent about my daily conversations with God.

There was no bartering, no "If you make me well, I'll be a good person for the rest of my life." There was no bitterness, no "How could you do this to me and my family, Lord?" There was no disillusion, no "Since this has happened, I no longer believe." On the contrary. There was simply, "Dear God, please help me get through this."

The panic attacks started soon after I found the lump. Now if you are only acquainted with the post-cancer Lori, you may find it hard to believe that the pre-cancer me was very high-strung. When faced with conflict, real or perceived, I'd rant and rave and become a physical and emotional wreck - just ask my husband or kids to elaborate; they do a pretty good imitation since I occasionally regress.....

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