Life sucks

So I haven’t been on in awhile and for good reason. Life has been throwing me through all the loops. My grandma’s cancer is back and worse then before so my mom is over at her house 80% of the week. My brother was laid off his job. My mom has earlier diabetes. I have been cutting a lot more lately and I’ve been having multiple panic attacks. I just don’t know what to do.

[shoppaholicsue]

Hi Daisy,

Perhaps you going over to grandmas house too when your able will take your mind off your anxiety and relieve your mum too. Brother too if thats an option.

Sue

[En1234]

Hello there!!

So sorry to hear that you are experiencing this.

I too would suggest visiting your gran with (or without) your mum too. Don't worry about your brother. Lots of people lose their jobs for different reasons. I'm sure if he gets out there and starts looking he will soon find something else again.

You need to take a deep breath and remember that what everyone else is going through should not all be on your shoulders. Yeah, we all worry about things but sometimes it is outwith our control and as much as we do worry there is, sadly, not a lot we can do.

Trust that your brother will soon find work again. (This is HIS worry, not yours)

Trust that the doctors will do everything possible for your gran and as long as she is getting the support she needs from them, your mum and the rest of her family then you are all doing your best for her.

I'm sure your mum will be getting medical advice and assistance in connection with her diabetes. (I can't really say much on this because I don't really know much about diabetes).

I think if I was you I would get to the GP as soon as you can. (I don't know what age you are but my son used to cut himself at 16 and I was distraught, because I didn't know anything about it. I came upon his cutting purely by accident!....I don't know if your mum knows about this but you need to get help with this before it gets out of control...Please, please do this!!)..If your mum does not know about this and something happens to you then you are adding to her already heavy burden and that's not fair on either of you. (I'm sorry if this sounds a bit brutal but as the parent of a teenage boy who used to cut himself, I can understand as a parent how this feels). Please ask for help, there is no shame in it and there are plenty of people out there who can and will help you!..

Sending you lots of love and hugs!!

Good luck!!

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[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Daisy2001 and welcome back to the forum. I am sorry to hear things are so difficult for you and your family. You say you have been cutting a lot more lately and have been having multiple panic attacks. It may be a good idea for you to see your family doctor who will examine you and also assess if a change in medication is needed. If you are feeling distressed, please call--

The Samaritans Freephone 116 123

24 hour helpline 7 days a week

As En1234 and shopaholicsue have given some helpful advice. Please remember that you are not alone and do stay on the forum for support from other members. Take care and best wishes.

[Suzie40]

So sorry to hear you're struggling x