Mom died of cancer almost 3 months ago

My mom passed away in June 2021 from cancer and I am finding it hard to accept. I was her 24hr carer. I have so Much guilt and anger. I am finding it difficult to sleep and have been sleep deprived since dec 2020. I can not understand how everyone is getting on with life and I can't. I get myself into a state where I have panic attacks and my chest hurts. Even though i don't really believe in counselling I am willing to try but I have been referred and it will take 10 weeks or more to get a counsellor. To me this is frustrating. I have spoken to some therapist but as they can't designate 1 person to speak to me I am getting angry at having to repeat myself.

any advice on what I can do to get myself out of this state. My work are chasing me down asking when I'm coming back but how can I give them a specific timeframe. 

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  • I feel your pain i lost my dad 9 weeks ago and was his carer also. Its so hard to accept they are gone and i to feel i will never overcome the loss nor do i want to. I feel very lost like i dont have a purpose in life anymore.

    have you spoken to a doctor to help on anything with the panic attacks? 
     

    i know your waitings on counselling but ive been on the cruse site chat sometimes to offload and its just someone to talk to for the time being

    https://www.cruse.org.uk/

    Work will just have to accept you will come back when you are ready. Try and not feel pressure from them as long as you have your sick note you will be ok. 
     

    if you ever want to chat privately please feel free to reach out ill always be willing to listen and help the best i can

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  • I feel your pain i lost my dad 9 weeks ago and was his carer also. Its so hard to accept they are gone and i to feel i will never overcome the loss nor do i want to. I feel very lost like i dont have a purpose in life anymore.

    have you spoken to a doctor to help on anything with the panic attacks? 
     

    i know your waitings on counselling but ive been on the cruse site chat sometimes to offload and its just someone to talk to for the time being

    https://www.cruse.org.uk/

    Work will just have to accept you will come back when you are ready. Try and not feel pressure from them as long as you have your sick note you will be ok. 
     

    if you ever want to chat privately please feel free to reach out ill always be willing to listen and help the best i can

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