[detfan4life]

My grandfather died this morning, and I've had a panic attack since. I'm really scared of another episode and am not coping well at this time when others in my life have so little extra to offer.

oh my goodness. It is good you have reached out. You have a world of support here. Many of us will hold out our hands of condolence.

Have you heard of the 5 senses strategy? It gives you something for your whole body to concentrate on and offers an instant destraction as well as is quite comforting. Find something you can concentrate each sense on. Touch something: fabic, stone, even a bag of wheat or beans. Smell something: open a container of coffee. Taste something. Look at something and noting every curve and corner. Listen to something: music or shake that bag of beans or container of coffee.

Were you close to your grandfather? Can you think of and celebrate some calming memories?

[Christopher1990]

deaths can put me in an episode as well

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[raspberrytorte]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. Hugs.

[gayleggg]

You have my sympathy on your loss. Isn't there anyone you can turn to? I'm sure someone will be sympathetic.

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[BeyondtheRainbow]

I am so sorry about your grandfather. Remember that grieving is normal and is apart from your bipolar. Hopefully you can grieve without dealing with bipolar.

[Cat_Lover_58]

(((HUGS)))

I'm sorry for your loss! I loved my Grandfather! Wishing you comfort at this time. Cat

[Teddy Bear]

Sorry to hear about your grandfather.

[osorio.tao]

Try to just remain calm. And exercise

[osorio.tao]

Originally Posted by detfan4life

My grandfather died this morning, and I've had a panic attack since. I'm really scared of another episode and am not coping well at this time when others in my life have so little extra to offer.

ANYONE who's grandfather died would be going through a panic attack. That's just grief. I just thought of my own dad dying, I would probably be in a hospital right now or running on the street brandishing a knife.

A belief in an afterlife right now would be very helpful...

Good luck, post any updates you have.

All the best,

[WibblyWobbly]

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how hard it must be to cope with grief and a mental illness during the holidays. If you have a t, maybe you can squeeze in an extra appointment? ((((HUGS))))

[alincdytyourmeds]

It sucks, but you can get through this. Take it one step at a time. one breath at a time. Your loss and grieving process is your own and there is no right or wrong way to do it. Just breathe.

[cashart10]

I am so sorry for your loss! Please, as mentioned, find a t or at least a confidant to help you process this in your time. Lots of love!

[Pastel Kitten]

I'm so sorry for your loss, detfan. These things are not easy to deal with. Allow yourself some down time to grieve. Grieving is the first step to acceptance and recovery. Wishing you the best.

[BipolaRNurse]

Please accept my condolences. Losing someone we love is never easy, but the grief and sadness that accompany loss are *normal*. Allow yourself all the time you need to mourn, and try not to pathologize those feelings. It's not always about the illness, although sorrow can become so overwhelming that it touches off an episode. But sometimes, grief is just grief.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))

[Cocosurviving]

I'm praying for you and ur family. There is a grief and loss group on here too. There may also be one in ur city. My mom went to one when her brother died. They met on Saturdays. She said it really helped her.

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[ColeM1100]

I'm really sorry for your loss, and I hope the anxiety is getting a little easier to deal with,
take good care of yourself

[Unrigged64072835]

Sorry for your loss. There's a lot of good advice here and I don't have anything else to say. You and your family are in my prayers.