[blparent] sad time

[E. Tarr]

Hi, Veronica.  I am sorry to hear that Gab and you all are having such a 
rough time.  I hope that she feels better soon and that you all will have 
some peace of mind.
Ellen Elizabeth

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] sad time


> So yesterday, that pain occurred during the day.  The teacher was doing a
> math exercise and told the kids to take their grandmothers age and divide 
> it
> by some number.  Well this sent Gab right over the edge and out came the
> tears.  She went to the counselor but the tears continued all day.  They
> continued all evening long and it really worried me as the pain seemed to
> travel from her chest to her stomach.  I called the Dr this morn and took
> her in.  they checked her out and said everything was fine.  The Dr said 
> she
> would probably start feeling a little better with a good night's sleep and
> with the support group.  They recommended Tylenol pm.  I will try anything
> if this means a good night's sleep.  I will let you know.  Thanks for
> listening. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Leanne Merren
> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 4:12 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] sad time
>
> 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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