A Public Panic Attack
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- What's happening? Why, when you've been feeling fine, 'doing ok,' and 'coping', do you suddenly feel like you've been hit by a sledgehammer and fallen down a well of darkness?
It's been almost five months since my mum passed.
This is a behind-the-scenes podcast. One of those we never expected to record. But record we did.
I've never had a public panic attack before. I didn't have a clue what was happening. But I do now, and we wanted to share this podcast episode with you in the hope that it might help you in some small, comforting way.
If you are experiencing anxiety and panic attacks, please seek help. New Zealand offers a FREE anxiety helpline that you can call 24 hrs a day. The details are here: anxiety.org.nz...
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Your friends,
Liz and Brian x
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A mother's love is precious.. something we store inside us forever and pass it on . Such a gift.
For me, the grief of mum's passing came in waves, strong at first. As time went by, the waves became more gentle, until years later I now can peacefully float in beautiful memories and know she is only a thought away.. ❤❤
Stop worrying it's not worth it
Hi you 2 was so nice listening to you this morning 🌄. All I've got to say is:Liz remember to live your day ONE day at a time. Love you 😍 💗 54:50
Much love Liz and Brian xx
Liz, I once listened to a person telling people "I used to fear showing any sort of weakness to my children, but one day I woke up and realised that children want to see adults vulnerable too as it makes it easier for them to realise we are all in this together"
Panic attacks are really sneaky b^st^rds. The first one I ever had was at work, minding my own business, not feeling in any way stressed when out of the blue, my heart started pounding so hard I thought it was trying to climb out of my chest. I sat quietly, breathing deeply trying not to draw attention to myself but nothing was working so I took myself off into the 'sick room' for a bit. Eventually it calmed down but then I found it would try again, sometimes just as I went to bed and I'd leap into action (mentally) being EXTREMELY firm and fierce and face it down with a "NO, you're not doing this crap again, we're NOT doing this" and mostly I'd win. They'd always come when I was calm, chilled and minding my own business. Like I said, sneaky b^st^rds. It wasn't until some years later when I was talking with a therapist and randomly mentioned it that she told me what it was. In hindsight being fierce and firm may have worked but I should probably found a therapist much earlier because I found it extremely helpful and supportive. I love the fact that nowadays many therapists offer sessions at home over Zoom. Having to attend mine in person in a building emblazoned with the name of the business where anyone who knew me could see that "Ohh, she's having counselling" was a situation I would have rather not had to deal with on top of everything else. I'd been trying to soldier on which is typical me, dealing with a lot of stuff on my own at the time and something had to give. It's the fact that they came out of the blue that I found difficult. I expect that everyone's journey with panic attacks and anxiety is quite different but they're very real and can really affect your self confidence. I was going for a walk some years later and out of nowhere I started getting really anxious. No reason that I was aware of at the time, just panicky and anxious. Hadn't had one in years and suddenly!!! but like I said - sneaky b^st^rds. (I did work out why later.) Sending much love to you and Brian, it's such an individual journey but you've had a lot to deal with and your life's still being quite challenging. Take care and loads of love to you both. ❤❤ (Apologies for being soooooo long winded) 😁
I understand how you feel losing your Mum.. Sending love to you Liz❤❤
Thanks for sharing your story ❤❤
Yeah know that feeling well guys. We've just returned from a 3 week trip to Singapore and Italy. Weareslowly settlung back in after 3 weeks of pleasure 😂😂😛
Oh Liz I send you a big hug. A panic attack must be terrifying. You are both surrounded by love remember to lean into it.
Remember to be gentle and patient with yourselves. As Bri says just breathe.
Arohanui
Tracy
I wonder if it wouldn't help a bit to afford some of the vacation luxury at home... maybe once a week massage... pop a pool into a greenhouse out back.... things that could bring the vacation to home until you get through the worst part of the grief.... and build a space with no ties to your Mum or pup.
Hoping things get easier to cope with, but what you've gone through this year is a lot. Be patient with your pain.
Another thing we have had to be mindful of is that there is a percentage of people, who choose not to share the joy of what we have done on our holidays. It's jealousy, and there's nothing we can do about it. People