[blparent] sad time

[Leanne Merren]

Hi V,
I think you are doing the right things for her.  It would probably be good 
for her to talk to a counselor about it.  I had the same issues shortly 
after my grandfather died when I was 9.  I would have panic attacks thinking 
that I was dying.  I can remember being very frightened during these 
attacks.  It passed, and I never talked to anyone, but I know that's 
something that would have helped me a lot.  It was a fear of death and not 
understanding how the body works that caused my attacks.  Maybe you can help 
her by talking to her about the body and about how death is usually caused 
by sickness or old age, and assure her that she doesn't have any reason to 
fear?  I'm sorry she is going through this, and I hope she can get past it 
very soon.  Always good to ask a doctor just in case, as well.
Take care,
Leanne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 5:52 PM
Subject: [blparent] sad time


>I told you all that my mother passed away in August.  Well, my darling
> daughter is not doing well at all.  She is not sleeping much and crys all
> the time.  She is now experiencing chest pains that only occur at night.
> Some where around 6 or so, after it gets dark and night is approaching, 
> she
> starts complaining that her chest hurts.  I know it is psychological bc it
> only happens at night. The school counselor has been gone and just 
> recently
> returned and she is going to put Gab in a group with others who have lost
> family members.  I feel so helpless and don't know exactly what to do.  I
> also made a dr appointment for her, as I keep saying it is psychological,
> but what if it is indeed more serious.  Chest pains.  Thanks for 
> listening.
> I know this is not a blindness issue, but I feel that you all might be 
> able
> to help. V
>
>
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