Waiting for the anxiety bomb to explode....

Park,

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Please know I am thinking about, and praying for you and your family.

If you need anything please don't hesitate to reach out at any point.

Sending you so many hugs.

Thanks you guys.

I've done myself no good today, by sitting in my bed crying. As much as I feel like continuing to do it, I forced myself into the shower and got ready and do feel a little better. It's a gorgeous day here and as I looked out the window I felt hollow and dead inside and had a flash to "the dark time" and remembered what depression felt like and decided not to let it get me today. I know it's ok to be sad, but I could just see myself staying in bed again tomorrow and getting into a cycle, so as blah as I feel, I'll have dinner with my friends and hope for some good laughs.

Thank you for always being here.

Park,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Even when we know these things are a possibility, it surely doesn't make anything easier. It is so normal and appropriate to grieve, but I totally understand how that feels like anxious feelings from the past. But I know you will pull through this! Give yourself time, as it really does heal. ❤️❤️❤️

Hi Park

I'm so sorry to hear of your dads passing my condolences with you and your family.

We are here for you.

Hibee

P.,

I don't think there is a wrong way to get through something like this. You are doing what you need to do at this time...and that is okay.

Use your instinct...go with your feelings. Give yourself permission to let the flood gates open when it is time for that...

...and conversely, compartmentalize when you need to.

Don't put expectations or judgement on how you are handling things...we get enough of that from the world in general.

Moment by moment. Be gentle and patient with yourself.

S.C.

I would definitely take time to grieve. The first few days and weeks after aren't the time where some people especially us with anxiety want to be around others. Do what feels best for you...

Like others I have just broken down crying several times. It helps me feel better. My struggle is that I try to always win and never want to show defeat. Sometimes its ok that we are vulnerable and that we are human. Losing a parent is never going to be easy and you need to do what you feel is best for you.

Thinking of ya....

I am so sorry for your loss. ***Cyber HUG.***