Panic attacks

I've posted before and was helped alot but last thing at night, during the nights and on first waking from what sleep I get terrible panic attacks and am so very frightened right now. I have a colorectal tumour found by a colonoscopy and was told on the phone by a GP that the CT scan showed it has spread to my liver and lung. I am having an MRI scan tomorrow and then have to wait till after the multidisciplinary meeting to learn about next steps. I realise this must be stage 4 and am thinking that there may be no treatment for me other than palliative. I cant believe this is happening - I'm a very healthy (or was) 69 female. I've started a diary, I've managed to tell most family and friends but its lonely in my head and I dont want to die. I hate the nights. Please reach out to me and tell me something good

  • Hi, what a devastating time you are having. I get panic attacks too and they are so disabling. Are you on Facebook? There are quite a few groups on there where you can get some Extra support and there are always people awake though the night who will Answer. So sorry you're feeling so distressed. Sending you lots of love and hoping your panic attacks can be got back until control. Could you get some meds for anxiety? X