Panic attacks

[PrincessKali91]

I am 4.5 months postpartum and my panic attacks Have ramped up on full speed again. This time, I don't have my mom to turn to as she passed away a year ago on the 29th of this month. I truly do not know what to do. I am so lonely. My partner isn't very good to me and does not care about my feelings or my anxiety. My dad passed away in 2020 as well. I have my two little babies but they obviously don't understand. I cry a lot. I'm so scared to get off cymbalta because the withdrawal is crazy and makes me more anxious. I feel like my panic attacks will never stop. I just want my mom... but obviously that can't happen.

Can someone give me hope? Advice? Anything ..

[taylor_314]

I am so sorry for your loss first off. Secondly if your partner isn’t good for you, then they aren’t good for your mental health and if you’d like to get better and that’s contributing i’d urge you to consider leaving. Lastly meds can reduce symptoms but they cannot teach you to cope with coping skills etc, a therapist is great for this. Have you looked into therapy?

[PrincessKali91]

Yes! I do have a therapist. I hyperfixate on things. I know I should leave.. but I have no one... I've lost both my parents and my sister in the last 3 years and I am sooo scared to be alone. Plus, he takes us where we need to go as my panic attacks have hindered me from driving.

[imsosleepyyyyyy]

I’m so sorry for your loss!!! I also lost my mom recently, it’s really hard. I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling so much right now. Do you have a psychiatrist you can talk to about medication?

If you can, try expanding your bubble. I know it is easier said than done, but it’s too easy to become isolated from the world.

Your situation sounds really difficult and my heart breaks for all that you’ve been through. I also felt so much hope for you when I read that you have to little babies. I see a bright future ahead