Post-traumatic stress and GOD'S Grace

[Amyk82]

I suffer from some paralyzing PTSD but I wanted instead of negativity to bring a little light right now someone wise once told me in the heat of the moment when I feel that fight or flight instinct I should be still and know that God loves me. The ability to be calm in the face of and instinctual feeling and to not react because of prayer and the knowledge that no matter what God is there, andhe loves me is unfathomable. Through trials and tribulations, people not understanding or misinterpreting anxiety and it's symptoms, through our inability to deal with whatever it is that caused the anxiety in the first place and allow it to snowball and manifest into things completely beyond our control we lose a our closeness to God,we get further from him. So I'm hopeful that tonight all of you can rest easy knowing that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins and the only thing you need to get into heaven is to believe that he is your savior. It doesn't matter what anyone else does or thinks what matters is the truth and that's between you and God and when we learn how to let go of the traumas that have caused us this anxiety, then we must know that God is with us, who else? If he is for us who could be against us?

Philippians 4:8 (KJV) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Peace be with you and know that GOD is right there, holding us up when we can't hold ourselves

[Gjkas]

How can I let go of the Trauma that is causing my Anxiety.

I know what is causing my Anxiety and it is constant pain.

How can I let go of that. I pray and thank God every night for all the good things that he has given me.

I also pray for help with this horrible disease, but I am still suffering. Why ???.

I really need some realistic answers .

Not something out of a text book !!!.

[Rachel2535 in reply to Gjkas]

You are very right it is not textbook and it is a lonely place to be. I had depression for 25 years and thought it would never end. I questioned why many times. For years I prayed and cried out to God to heal me....He did not in the timing I would have liked but I am thankful He did. Hold fast He will answer those prayers and you are seen by Him. In the mean time look for your triggers, write them down to see the patterns. Talking to a good therapist about the trauma can help you work through things. Praying for you.

[Tealribbon in reply to Gjkas]

Gjkas, I am also seeking comfort in Gods promises but seem to be missing the mark some how. I'm sorry your physical pain is causing so much emotional pain. I hate anxiety and how it impacts my life. U r not alone. Hugs

[Rachel2535]

Thank you for bringing His light. He is a healing, loving God and can will bring us through the hard spots and at the same time be there with us in the good times. Thank you for the reminder.

[Hidden]

Oh how I want to believe you but I was always a good, faithful follower of Jesus. He has let me down.

[Likeabadstorm]

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