brenda4me

[brenda4me]

I am suffering bad panic attacks since my husband died in January of cancer. When he died I felt I did not really grieve. My doctor has put me on 2mg diazipam when needed but this does not eleviate the panic. Can anybody help please.

[Agora1]

brenda4me, my sincere sympathy.... There is no right or wrong way to grieve. We all do in our own way, in our own time. Your grief came out in panic attacks. Diazepam can only help numb you to your feelings but not actually be taking them away. Have you gone through Grief Counseling. That can help you express the deeper emotions that are causing the panic. I wish you well. We are always here for you xx

[brenda4me in reply to Agora1]

Thankyou Agora 1 yes I am awaiting an appointment for grief counselling but it is difficult coping with the panic but thankyou

[Agora1 in reply to brenda4me]

Brenda I am glad you are seeking counseling. Oh I know how frightening it can be to cope with panic. Lived many years with attacks. They were some of the scariest times of my life. Therapy helped me in understanding the panic, addressing the root of the panic, accepting the panic as not life threatening and finally ridding myself of the panic. Like anything else, it doesn't come easy. In time and with help you will leave panic behind you. xx

[sunrisesunset]

Could you doctor give you medication for panic? Have you told the doctor it isn't working? While you're waiting for counselling, I'd try the free self-help online. I did one for social anxiety and it helped me.

I don't know if we're allowed to recommend programs here, but right now I'm trying CBT4Panic. It's completely free. They've mentioned panic attacks, so it could help you.

And condolences for your loss. You've been strong for almost a year. You can do this and we're here for you.

[brenda4me]

Thankyou sunrisesunset can you please let me know website