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Have you ever had a panic attack?

3/28/2016

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I had my first panic attack in my mid-thirties. Before that experience, the concept sounded stupid to me. I watched a news show about the problem and thought, Just get over it. Do whatever it is, and move on. Funny how my judgments like that come back to bite me.

Driving along on the interstate with my second baby in tow, my palms began to sweat, and my chest locked up. I couldn’t breathe, and my vision began to blur. I had no clue or warning. My first panic attack.

We think a bad car wreck I’d been in while pregnant with my first child was the major contributing factor. My anxiety in vehicles had increased exponentially since that accident.

Anyway, zoom out a decade or so. Problem still here. Along the way, though, I met others with various anxiety or depressive disorders—disorders I had never given much thought to before, and probably never would have, if this hadn’t happened to me. These disorders are miserable. No one wants to go through the symptoms, much less the stigma or the embarrassment.

The whole experience became one of two motivating incentives for me to write a book. (More about the other motivation another time.) Somehow in my quirky brain, the book became a sort of romantic comedy set in Oxford, Mississippi. Go figure.
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If you'd like to read the book, I've discounted it to really low price for a Kindle pre-order. It's 99 cents until the official release date of April 15, 2016. It will be available in a variety of formats after that date at regular price. If you enjoy the story, it would really help me if you leave a review on Amazon.

Blessings and thank you,

​Janet
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12 Comments
Jackie Layton link
3/29/2016 12:24:29 pm

Congratulations, Janet. I'm so happy you took a negative and turned it into a positive!

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Janet Ferguson
3/29/2016 07:25:55 pm

Thank, Jackie! God can use us in our weakness!

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Lisa link
3/30/2016 10:58:32 am

Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

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Janet Ferguson
3/30/2016 11:30:01 am

Lisa, Thanks for stopping by and for your support! Blessings,
Janet :)

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Sherida Stewart link
4/12/2016 05:56:27 pm

Janet, I just stumbled upon your post by reading about panic attacks on Facebook. (Fortunately before April 15, so I've pre-ordered your book at 99 cent price.) I've had panic attacks, so I can relate to your writing and appreciate spreading the knowledge of this condition. (And I have a friend who lives in Oxford.) God must have led me to your website. Love His timing! :) Blessings for your new release!

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Janet Ferguson
4/12/2016 06:47:37 pm

Sherida, First I'm sorry you've experienced panic attacks, and I pray for your healing. Second, isn't amazing how God connects the dots? And people, ha? I've prayed and hoped that this little story will encourage someone. I still have panic attacks sometimes, so it's an ongoing thing, but I still plug along and do what He calls me to do. He works it out!
Blessings

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Caryl Kane
4/29/2016 07:08:51 pm

Janet, He truly does work in all things for our good! Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on your release of "Leaving Oxford".

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Janet Ferguson
4/29/2016 07:41:08 pm

Hi Caryl! He does indeed. Glad you stopped by! Thank you!

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Connie Saunders
4/30/2016 09:06:25 am

Hi Janet, I just read your interview for with Caryl and I enjoyed it tremendously. This post is also very enlightening and I truly believe that in all situations, God works for our good!
Blessings!
Connie
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com

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Janet Ferguson
4/30/2016 09:45:37 am

Hi Connie! Glad you found my page and glad you enjoyed Caryl's interview. Isn't she nice? Yes, God works for our good. Of course, I've learned that it helps when we try to follow Him. :) Blessings!

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Deborah
4/5/2018 11:23:17 am

I've had panic attack more than once. Reading Leaving Oxford makes me realize I'm not alone in this unending journey of not loosing it completely.
God's been my comfort and my lovely family.
I really enjoyed it. I couldn't put the book down though preparing for my exam!
Great job Janet

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Janet Ferguson
4/5/2018 12:23:10 pm

Thank you for your kind words, Deborah! I'm so sorry you have experienced panic attacks. They are miserable. I know! You are not alone. You're not losing it. Do what you can do to make a difference in the lives of those God brings to you.
Hugs and prayers
Janet

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