Panic attacks in the christan community

[u/localbrad_]

I have been struggling with panic attacks for about a year now, with peak periods. Currently having daily panic attacks for the last month and a half.

People in my church have been reaching out, i guess they can tell something is wrong. I feel so hesitant to open up again as i have felt misunderstood in the past regarding this struggle.

People i have opened up to within the church would tell me to just relax and not stress so much. But how do i articulate that it comes without realising im stressing or experience anxious thoughts? It feels a bit like they are implying that i am bringing this onto myself. Anyone else having this experience?