Lost both parents within 3 months to bowel cancer

This past year I've lost both my parents to bowel cancer within a very short space of time. On the outside to work colleagues, my partner and family I'm functioning, but inside I'm screaming - I really can't believe how much I'm missing my mum and dad. In my late 40's I'm experiencing panic attacks and anxiety that I've never experienced before. I wondered if anyone else had experienced these 'symptoms' and whether anyone has any coping mechanisms that have helped through this just awful time.

Thanks so much.

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  • Hi London129

    My mum is terminally ill with ovarian cancer and my dad has bladder cancer. I also suffer from panic attacks and anxiety due to the stress I'm under. I also have fibromyalgia which at the moment is so painful I am taking diazepam. The only advice I can give is stay in the moment take each hour and day one at a time. Rest where possible and do something for you. Just having a bath helps even though I don't feel I have the energy to do that some days. Stay strong lots of love xx

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  • Hi London129

    My mum is terminally ill with ovarian cancer and my dad has bladder cancer. I also suffer from panic attacks and anxiety due to the stress I'm under. I also have fibromyalgia which at the moment is so painful I am taking diazepam. The only advice I can give is stay in the moment take each hour and day one at a time. Rest where possible and do something for you. Just having a bath helps even though I don't feel I have the energy to do that some days. Stay strong lots of love xx

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