Older Children Coping with Panic Attack in Parent
Hi Cie,
I agree with what the others have said, I to have had panic and anxiety off and on
for about 21 yrs and have raised a daugther during that time. while she was
growing up we always made it clear that it was nothing for her to worry about
and that it was no different than if I had heart or sugar problems that it to can
be managed. My daugther is 21 and I can understand what you are saying about your
daugther's reaction, I think at that stage in her life she is scared, scared that she
might not have you to lean on, scared that you won't be able to participate in the
things she will have coming up in her future ( YOU WILL!!!!) I can tell by you saying
that you are both close that she depends on you as daughters do, and she is scared.
Have her read up on anxiety and panic so that she knows that it is very common
and that it can be managed. The walking out without talking is just her trying to
cope with her fear. she loves you and wants you to be ok. Do the program and
try to include her by letting her help with some exposure exercizes. hope this
helps. keep posting.
sweatbee
But the changes take some getting use to.