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Handling Anxiety after loosing someone

Lexj — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:13:01 GMT

I've suffered from Anxiety since my late teens. There having been periods while in therapy that I have had breaks, however its been pretty consistent. Allthough its effected my life allot, I was able to manage it, at least enough to have a normal life.

That was until 3 years ago next week, when I lost my 37 year old brother to a blood clot caused by a broken leg. He was my best friend and as for anyone who looses someone, It has been extremely hard. The problem now though is that my anxiety has multiplied and evolved into something that makes me feel like I'm going to die from a blood clot all the time and although I can manage it sometime allot of the time it gets the best of me. I have tried some therapy however nothing has really helped. I guess the reason I'm writing on here is not to feel alone, or even to get advice if anyone else has been through this. I'm so exhausted of not wanting to be alone (when I live alone in the country) and having to battle through the night telling myself I'm not dying and preventing myself from having a full blown panic attack.

Anything that can help would be appreciated. I'm putting out my feelers to hopefully find a way to get back to a normal life or even to hear from people feeling the same, so I don't feel so alone in this.

Thanks.

Handling Anxiety after loosing someone

Kathryne — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 12:49:36 GMT

Hi and welcome to Beyond Blue.

Loosing a loved one is hard. Time eases the pain somewhat. However there remains that empty space that the deceased loved one used to fill.

The likelihood of you having a DVT is extremely rare.

Coming up to the anniversary of your brothers death will bring back memories some good some others not so good.

Could you discuss your concerns with your GP?

If you're feeling overwhelming d anxiety perhaps you could call beyond blue on 1300224636

Regards Kathryne

Handling Anxiety after loosing someone

Peaches77 — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 06:14:34 GMT

Hi Lexj... just wanted to say i fully understand the exhaustion that comes with anxiety.. you aren't alone...unfortunately..its a hard fight and you have to keep looking for help. Try a different therapist maybe.. sometimes its hard to gel with one person. You may have more progress with someone else? I also empathise with loss and dealing with grief...hang in there. xx