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Gerty1960
05-07-18, 12:47 PM
Fear of losing a loved one is causing depression and anxiety. I have several close calls in the past and now a new threat. How do I overcome this please help

Paula
05-07-18, 05:04 PM
Hi Gerty and welcome. I’m sorry you’re struggling. Have you seen your doctor? Are you on medication, having any talking therapy etc? What support do you have? Sorry for all the questions ...

Gerty1960
05-07-18, 06:03 PM
I've seen doctor and was on medication but took me off as was doing more harm than good. Hopefully start therapy soon but not sure it will help as had lots of things happen in the past and now. I do have a wonderful husband who is doing his best but I feel it should be the other way round as he is undergoing tests on his heart so I'm really struggling at the moment

Suzi
05-07-18, 10:24 PM
Hi and welcome to DWD. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time at the moment. Have you told your husband that you are struggling?

Gerty1960
05-07-18, 10:29 PM
Yes he is supportive and understanding

Suzi
05-07-18, 10:56 PM
That's brilliant. It's always good when you have someone you can talk things over with. Have you ever talked to him or a medical professional about how you are feeling or your worries?

Gerty1960
06-07-18, 08:39 AM
Hopefully seeing someone in just over a week

Suzi
06-07-18, 09:28 AM
But have you spoken to your husband about your fears?

OldMike
06-07-18, 10:24 AM
Hi Gerty, as Suzi says have you spoken to your husband about how you feel because I think it'll help rather than bottling it up which in itself creates anxiety and stress.

Paula
06-07-18, 11:15 AM
Hopefully seeing someone in just over a week

What sort of someone is that? Counselllor, psychologist etc?

Gerty1960
06-07-18, 03:11 PM
My husband knows all about my fears and yes it will be a councillor

I know I should feel lucky as when my children where younger son had leukemia and daughters had epilepsy but adults now with children of their own and husband survived heart attack 14 years ago but now with them testing him as they have found something else with his heart is scaring me to death

Suzi
06-07-18, 04:02 PM
Wow, you've been through so much. It's fine to be scared love...

Gerty1960
06-07-18, 08:51 PM
I believe it is a councillor

Suzi
06-07-18, 10:27 PM
Good... How are you?