Panic Update

[nomorepanic]

Gary

Yeah it will translate web addresses into links - neat idea eh?

I accept no credit - it is not my Forum - just one I use :-)

Nicola

[gaza448]

I know this is not directly linked to panic attacks but I have been told tonight that my dad has only a few weeks left of his life. My dad is 56 years old worked in the same job for 40 years and retired last year to care for his mom (my nan) who was suffering with cancer two weeks after he retired she passed away. Shortly after my dad was told he has cancer. Five weeks ago my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer but had a successful operation to remove it we all hoped my dad would make a recovery but it is not be. I am 27 years old with two children aged 5 months and 4 years old. Do you think all these things contribute to panic attacks although I have not had one for a few weeks I nearly did tonight when told about my dad. I know this post is not directly about panic attacks but I felt I was doing well but am finding it a bit hard at the moment. Thanks for putting up with my sob story.

Gary

[diana]

Hiya Gary!!!

Sorry to hear about your dad, I got a cold chill over myself reading your story :(. I could`nt imagine losing my dad right now as he and his mom (my grandmom)were the ones who raised me. My mom left me and my dad when I was 5 years old. My grandmom died 3 years ago but feels like yesterday (the pain)!!! I was devhastated (excuse the spelling) when my grandmom passed, I am 37 with 3 children ages 17, 16, and 13 and my dad just turned 61 and I just could not even fathom the idea of losing him, so I can imagine how you must be feeling. Well enough of my problems, it seems that you have had alot going on with family members and illnesses, enough to make anyone be anxious and or panic, my goodness that is alot on your plate. Your dad also being so young is even harder to accept. It is a blessing that your mom was able to rid herself of the cancer she had, I know you had hoped the same for your dad, but just keep doing what you`ve been doing and you`ll get through things just fine . Of course it is going to be a bit harder because of the circumstances, but remember Gary "What Does`nt Kill Us Makes Us Stronger"!!! I believe that whole heartedly. Just about 15 years ago I lost my teen love, father of my (2) daughters, and I thought I would just lay down and die with him. My daughters then only 2 and 1 years old. I knew I had to go on because I had these girls to raise, but there were many times I just wanted and felt as if I were going to die. Anxiety and panic are never a long lost friend you are glad to see when they come a calling, and it always seems they come to visit at our lowest and most vulnerable moments. I know I am rambling on about alot of my rubbish, but really what I am trying to say is that "This Too Shall Pass"!!!! it will be hard, you will have bad days , but like you mentioned before "You Will Succeed, Because You Are Trying, And That Is All That Matters"!!! May God watch over you all, and help you and your family through this tough time. I will be thinking of you in my prayers. Thanks for sharing Gary.

Take care , and God bless

Diana xxx

P.S. Thank you for all the information you have passed on to me and others.You are an inspiration.

[diana]

Hiya Nicola!

Good to hear the tape is going good for you. Let me know how you did on Sunday evening, that will be the real test! LOL................ . Keep us posted, if it goes good for you, I think I will pick the tape up too.

Cheers!!!

Diana

[gaza448]

Hi Diani thanks for the lovely reply I know I haven't got the toughest life in the world believe me, but for the past 6 years it seems one thing after another. My dad has always been there especially when my wife was ill. I start to get on top of my problems then another worse one seems to come along, I will succeed and get through this I know but it is hard.

Thanks Gary

ps This site and the people on it are brilliant.

[diana]

Hey Gary,
I know it is hard, and my heart really does go out to you and your family. It always seems to be that way, everytime we think we have conquered one thing another comes along to challenge us. Life seems to be just one great big test for us, to see how much we can take till we break!!! I too know that you will get through this, and yes it will be hard, but remember you are not alone!!!! we are all here and you have your family so there are plenty of shoulders for you to lean on, USE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take care Gary, let us know how you are doing.

Diana xxx

[nomorepanic]

Hi Gary

Sorry to hear that :-(

I lost my dad many years ago so I got quite attached to my partners dad - made him my surrogate father. Last year he too was diagnosed with cancer and we watched him slowly die. The day he did I had my first panic attack for a long time and it really took it out of me.

I think just the shock of it all was too much and my body's response was the panic.

I can really feel for you right now and it can't be an easy time. Just spend as much of it as you can with him and try to remain positive for him.

I hope you will be ok


Nicola

[nomorepanic]

quote:Originally posted by Scared

Good to hear the tape is going good for you. Let me know how you did on Sunday evening, that will be the real test! LOL................ . Keep us posted, if it goes good for you, I think I will pick the tape up too.

Hi the tape didn't work too well Sunday but I wasn't expecting miracles. I listened to the whole of the first side and was still awake. I fell asleep during the 2nd side though. I went to bed at 12 and woke up at 4.15 and couldn't get back to sleep. I tried listening to the tape again but I had to lay on my back cos of the headphones and this was not comfy. Then the batteries ran out so I gave up.

I have played it again since though and sometimes I can listen to the whole of the first side and other times I fall asleep before it ends.

I am still happy with it though so I would recommend it.

I got it from www.hypnosisaudio.com and it is the "Deep Sleep" one. It cost £9.99 including P+P but you may be able to get it cheaper on some other site - amazon maybe?

Nicola