I am a Christian as well and have had feelings of anxiety at church. Don't give up going because God is our only true comfort. Also don't beat yourself up over as well. Gong t0 church is just an act of coming together to worship as a group. You can worship God anywhere even at home. As long as your not going away from God I would not feel bad you can't attend church. God Bless:)

but i have to admit i've been slipping lately but i've been failing because i want to beat it alone

You may not be able to do it alone. I have had some anxiety at church, but I keep going back because I truly believe that the Lord will not let anything happen to me in His house of worship. I have only had to leave one time because of panic. Have faith that you will be ok, and that you are not slipping. Try to think positive, and maybe get some help from a physician ? God Bless You and He will keep you strong.

Hi, there is a church I'd like to go to, but they ask different people from the gathering, to give public prayers & the talks & I can't handle that, so that stops me from going. The anxiety of it makes my heart pound & it makes me feel uncomfortable not knowing when one could be put on the spot. If it were not for that, I would go. I'm not sure if that's your situation as well or not, but if it is, you are not alone
in your fear!

yes going to church is hard for me if i go i need to do the babyroom my kids hate sitting in there so i have not been going this suxs cause i need church but the feelings i get sux too

I have had the same trouble too. I think it is a feeling that if I need to get up and leave because of a panic attack I am pretty much stuck in the pew. It's a feeling that I can't get up if I have to. Here's what I do.... I force myself to go, I sit on the outside aisle so if I have to get up I can do so without everyone gawking. My husband likes to sit in the front and right there where we are visible to everyone. Is your Mom making you sit with your family? Maybe if you told her your fear that she will let you sit on the side back pew?

I have had different fears concerning God. Like reading the bible and praying. I'm not quite sure what the fear is, but I'm pushing through it because I know it is just the devil trying to keep me from God. Don;t let him win! Do your best to go. If you can the more you do the easier it will get. I know that is easy for me to say because i'm not in your shoes. If going to church is too hard than maybe watch it on tv or online. itunes has podcasts of sermons. That is what I try and do when I miss church.

Just remember you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you :) You can write to me anytime. I'm here to listen and do my best to help.