i have to go to my uncles funeral on tuesday and i am scared i am going to have a panic attack plz help?
i have had them since i was a child and i am now 32 i usually take my daughter and she helps but she is not invited to this one i thought i was fighting them but i am feeling panicky now and its only sunday i really don’t want to let my dad down he has cancer and he needs me please help
I suffer from panic attacks also and I just went to my doctor and he prescribed me Rivotril for the anxiety and it helps. I just take it when I really need to and maybe taking something for the anxiety would help you get through the funeral. Sorry for your loss
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Comment from Shazzy
Time January 6, 2010 at 4:16 am
Molo,
You are going to have to develop a mantra inside your head to get you through this. The mantra might be something like this: "Dad needs me to be strong. I can do this. Show my support. I can do this."
Whatever it is, say it to yourself over and over. Focus on something close to you–maybe the church pew. Don’t look out over the whole situation. That might set you into panic. Keep your eyes on your lap, your dad, your immediate environment. When you see someone you know, hug them and put your attention on them only. Then move on with your dad. After the funeral, walk your dad out and help him in the car. On the way home, just talk to your dad. Tell him happy memories of that uncle or times you had fun with their family. Good things. Focus on the positive.
Part of this for me is rehearsing in my mind what I need to do. Who I might see. What I should focus on. Staying positive. Crying at a funeral is quite common. Bring hankies. If you cry, fine, but remember your mantra.. You are there to support your dad during this hard time. You are there to support your dad. Say things to yourself that you have prepared in advance.
I hope this helps. You can do it, I am very sure of that. Thank God your father has you there to help him. In time, you will be planning his funeral, so when you get home, write the names of the people you can remember who were at this funeral because someone will need to call them for your father’s. You can do this!!
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Comment from neesie2120
Time January 6, 2010 at 4:43 am
yeah sorry for the loss of your uncle. i have panic attacks and take valium quite regularly for them. if you don’t want to be on a nerve pill for daily use, just ask your dr to prescribe you enough for a week. sometimes you may not want to take meds but they may be necessary in situations like this.
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Comment from Natasha
Time January 6, 2010 at 3:26 am
I suffer from panic attacks also and I just went to my doctor and he prescribed me Rivotril for the anxiety and it helps. I just take it when I really need to and maybe taking something for the anxiety would help you get through the funeral. Sorry for your loss
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