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ehope11
05-15-2011, 09:38 AM
im completely new to this but a friend recommended I went on here. When I was little I used to have panic attacks at night when I couldnt sleep and when I wasnt in my own bed. As i grew older I felt that I had grown out of this. However my father is now in a state of manic depression and it has been very hard. I have held in so many emotions and feelings, and have had to look after my little sister constantly for about 6 months. Recently I have had random out bursts of anger and have done things i feel so guilty for. I do not feel myself and I constantly am worrying about everything in my life. I fear what the future will bring to me and I am taking it out on the closest people to me. Has anyone got any advice as to how i should cope? I really dont know what to do anymore.
Esther
jeremydoyle
05-15-2011, 11:05 AM
Hi Esther,

You say that you have held in many emotions and feelings. I found myself in a similar situation once, and what really helped me was to find someone close I could talk to. It's important for this person to really be there for you and listen though. Some people just don't seem to get what you're going through, but when you find someone who does, it is very liberating to talk with him or her.
ehope11
05-15-2011, 01:48 PM
Thank you for that. It's so nice to hear from someone whose been in the same situation. I think that what you say is very true, I have really tried this and I know it's something I should really do however at times I just break myself off from my friends as I worry about what they will think, I don't like to put my problems on other people. I have thought about counselling but im very indecisive. What do you think?
Esther
jeremydoyle
05-15-2011, 05:02 PM
I've never tried counselling myself but it's something I have seriously considered. I'd encourage you to try if you feel the need to talk and don't want to burden your friends with your problems (although I'm sure you wouldn't be burdening them). Your counselor can probably help you dealing with that, too.

If you try it, please share your experience with the rest of us! :)