Traumatic loss of an only child

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I started this group so that people who have lost their only child or the only child that remained, as in my case, could come together because I believe people that did have a child or children who now have none have special issues.
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My first panic attack

by Wendy

Jan 18, 2012

Last night and this morning I spent crying uncontrollably. I miss my daughter so much and I feel this terrible emptiness without her. I couldn't go to work.  I was able to take a shower and get dressed around noon and run the errands I needed to run in order for me to be ready for my trip to San Jose tomorrow.  As the day progressed, I realized that I had a feeling of dread about my flight and I couldn't shake it. By around 5, I found myself curled up on my bed covering my face - my whole body felt shaky and stressed, and I felt like I couldn't escape.  It occurred to me that I might be having a panic attack and I called a friend and described what I was feeling, and she said it probably was.  I felt less insane knowing that that's what I was experiencing most likely, but the feeling hasn't left me.  I hope this subsides, because I have to be around people for te next 4 days and I need to function. Has anyone else experienced this in their grief?

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    anna l.

    Wendy, first let me say how sorry I am that your darling daughter is gone.  I had never had a full blown panic attack until my husband died and now they are a part of my daily life it seems.  I am talking to a therapist about the most problematic ones but so far talking is not helping them.  My daughter gets them and has described them to me before which I was thankful for when I had my first one I knew pretty quickly what it was.  Unlike you when mine hit the only thing I crave it openness.  I have to leave the house and walk.  Hard, fast and long, until I can breath and think again.  That is why I havent been able to think about working again because I know I cant just get up and speed walk up and down my street if Im working.  I hope you find what works for you to settle them down for you.  Hugs of understanding

     

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