So I've been struggling with anxiety and panic attacks for the past 1.5 years and I've been getting better. I am 18 yrs old and live with my family. I've got some safe points like my medicine, my therapist and my family. I feel pretty safe when I have these (them). But my parents are going away for 10 days to the other side of the world. (Argentina from Hungary). I am more scared than ever. I will have my friends, meds, therapist(he only comes back in a few days, I can't reach him at the moment) , but I can't live with the thought that I can't reach them. I'm afraid I'm going to panic or go crazy one day out of the 10. What should I do? I've been thinking about telling my parents but I don't wanna ruin it for them. What safe point should I create? I hope someone can give me an answer.
Sbalazs,
Could you discribe what "going crazy" look like to you?
As a parent, I want to wrap my arms around you and make your pain and worry go away. I would want to know if my child were anxious/hurt/sad/mad/happy, etc.
In my family, we have had a couple suicides. They never reached out or told anyone. The pain of that kind of loss devastates the whole family and friends for a lifetime. I kno wyou didn't mention the S word, but please tell your folks how you are feeling, your fears, all that, be honest with them and yourself. I know it is hard, you want to protect them, but they need to know and you need to be open with the people who love and care for you the most.
I too have panic and anxiety, as well as suicidal issues. Early on, I never told anyone, but when I started talking about it, the level of anxiety surrounding the suicidal pain lifted BECAUSE i said it out loud and got support when I needed it.
You are a caring person to be more worried about ruining your parent's vacation. Vacations come and go, our children are much more valuable then any trip.
Of course, you always have this forum as a back up. Hang in there!
Dee
Tell your parents, and there are typically many free helplines in most countries. Give them a call and use them until your normal therapist is back
Sbalazs
Please do not worry life is full of temporary departures, you should not worry and let your parents have a nice visit.
Ten days are not a long time, soon everything will be back and you will be ok.
When I was eighteen I thought it was great to be on my own and I used to have a fantastic time, I was sorry when they came back.
Enjoy yourself, cook them a meal for their return
BOB