Panic Attacks Support Group

Yesterday i got Baptisted, for those of you who dont know, you get submerged in water and the pastor dunks your head backwards in the water three times(im not going to go into the details as everyone has their own beliefs and faith.)I did not expect him to close my nose and mouth, he never even warned me, so i didnt take a deep breath when i went down the first time.Those 3 seconds felt like 3 hours!!

I nearly freaked out in front of everyone afterwards, and had to quickly compose myself but my heart was pounding in my ears and for a few seconds i couldnt stand and started shaking he had to push me back into a chair.Everyone was like "oh now you have been blessed and can start you new life without fear, depression or anxiety."either the devil got a hold of me or its the bipolar talking but im definitely feeling worse today and not at all better or different.From previous experience i know that this was a panic attack as my friend came to ask me if i was ok afterwards and actually asked me if i had one(panic attack at that moment

The anxiety at that moment was the most awful thing, i actually forgot how it felt.8 years ago i was very badly abused and regularly got strangled till i passed out.well all those feelings came back and today im edgy grumpy,depressed, angry, and feel so anxious, and got a horrible headache. I feel robbed of what was suppose to be such a good experience changed into a flash back of bad memories.

Leaders: If this post is not appropriate, please delete and my apologies.Not sure if we are allowed to post about anything religious?

I too had an experience at church. It was on Easter morning. It was really packed that day as you can imagine EASTER!!! All was fine but as I sat there the more claustiphobic feeling I felt. Finally the panic set in and I had to get out of there. So I just went and sat in the lobby on the bench with my husband and son and just finished listening to the sermon out there. YOu know how some churches have speakers or tvs out in the lobby. And you know I thought the same thing you did here. I thought satan is trying to get me to leave this church but I didn't and even though I had to go out in the lobby I still stayed despite the panic and was happy for that.

And so did you. You stayed and went through it and endured the panic. Try and be proud that you stayed and went through it. It's hard to say what triggered it only you will be able to know that but also try not to let it ruin your progress. Sometimes panic gets us when we least expect it. Like in mine and your situations. But we can't let it win. It happened. it's over, time to fight back!!!You can do it!!!And despite the fact that I had one in church I still went back. Now I don't go all the time just every once in a while but I still went back and still plan on going back. Don't let the panic scare you from things that you love. I am here for you along with so many others here!!!

I had the same problem, but discussed it with my pastor. I reminded me to breathe, and I got through it.

It's ok to be open and honest with those close to you, even church. Church family is a support system too

I hope today is a relaxing day for you and it may take a few days to recover, but that's ok.

Brush yourself off and move forward. We are here for you and fully understand.

Great support and caring people here. The articles here are very useful too.

Welcome again!

Don't let one panic attack, break your spirit. It happend and you will come back from it. We are here. Read Job In the Bible, in times of trouble I always find comfort in knowing, whatever I am going through, I am never alone and Blessings will follow.

And yes I can see that maybe you still are not over what happened to you 8 years ago. So of course things can trigger feelings. YOu be strong hun and know that you can do this!!!