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How Do I explain this to my Children ????????? PLease Help

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 2

By the way, my children are adults now, and neither has developed this disorder. My son was 2.5 years old, and my daughter was 8 months old when I had my first panic attack. They grew up knowing me no other way, but agoraphobic. The most important thing for your children is to show them you love them, and I can see that you do. Hopefully, you will improve, but even if you don't, your children will do fine. :)

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 2

Hi, I'm new to this board, but not to agoraphobia. I've had it for over 30 years. :( At the time I began having panic attacks which led to agoraphobia, there was no such diagnosis as "panic disorder". By the time I started seeing a psychiatrist, I had already been housebound for 4 years. ConquerQueen, your prognosis is much better than mine. With proper treatment and CBT, hopefully you will do much better than I. I am a lot better than I was, but I still take meds daily, and my 'safe area' is small. With a safe person, however, I can go anywhere. I advise prompt treatment, and wish you the best.

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Hi ConquerQuenn, I am glad to see that you found a way to talk to your kids in a way that made you comfortable. Sounds like you have a really great little girl :) Keep up the good work and you will be bringing her to school again. I know you can do this. Just be kind and patient with yourself. And remember: This too shall pass! -Diva

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 21

Hi Thanks everyone for your heartfelt responses. I decided to have a talk with my daughter but did not explain, panic, anxiety or agoraphobia. I think it is way too much for her little ears to hear. I explined that mummy isn't well but there is no need to worry cause i will be ok and that things will be back to normal soon. She knows about my ulcerative colitis so i just kind of said it had a bit to do with that(which it really does i suppose) She took it well and told me i was the worlds best mummy and that she understands, aren't they just beautiful. A few mornings since then she has asked if I am feeling better and if I will be driving her to school, but just keep telling her that I am still alittle unwell and it shouldn't be long. I do feel like I am missing seeing her at school and interacting with the other kids but hay, other parents that work dont get to see that either do they!!! Thanks again Conquer Queen

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Queen, Understanding Panic is a complex issue. Children are smarter than we give them credit for. Become active in your progress and use the knowledge gained to push forward. Check with your doctor and come up with a plan that is right for you and what you would like to discuss with your children. You are active in your progress and this is great :) Josie ______________________________ The Panic Center Support Team.

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Dear Queen, I really feel for you. It can be difficult trying to explain to adults what we are going through nevermind children. I would if possible speak to a counsellor or mental health professional to find out the best way to approach this with your children. I personally do not think that by telling your children a little about what you go through will mean they to will experience it. I am finding that I am telling the people in my life about the panic disorder I have and what it does to me, I have kept this to myself most of my life. I think the more accepting I am about the fact that I have this disorder and work at getting it under control, the better it is for the people in my life to talk, understand, and be there for me. It's funny if we had diabetes and had to take insulin every day to keep us well no one would bat an eyelash at that, yet because our illness is probably a chemical imbalance in our brains all of sudden what we have isn't acceptable or understood by society. I believe children want/need to know what is going on because they are so intuitive anyways. They can sense when things are not right or ok and I think that when we don't explain things they can get frightened but cannot articulate why they feel that way. I hope some of this helps and I wil think good thoughts for you and your family.

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 144

Sorry, I meant- "Please do not get used to the state you are now"

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 144

Hi! I think, it's better not to explain this to children but to start fighting with it (like all that exposure work etc.) Please do not get used to the state you are know and do not take it as it should be, start working through the program here. Wish you good luck! Things will be better! :)

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 21

HI Everyone, I have two beautiful children aged 6 and 4. They know that Mummy is sick in her tummy(my ulcerative colitis) but I have not explained my anxiety/panic/agoraphobia to them and feel that maybe the time has come where I am going to have to. I am getting alot of questions like: "Why can't you drive me to school". "Why can't you do the canteen at school" "Whay aren't you coming to Nanna's house", "When can we go to the beach" etc etc etc. I am not sure how I should go about this becuase it could be quite damgaing to them and i DO NOT want them to learn my habits or patterns. They have an open day st school this week and although I am going to try my hardest to go, I am not sure that I will, I am so afraid of dissapointing my children and dont want them to think they are not loved or I dont care. Has anyone explained this to their children? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ConquerQueen :)

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