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Type II partner and anxiety/panic attacks

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My partner , diagnosed a little over a year ago seems to have take a massive step backwards .. Withdrawing from our relationship and now suffering from major panic attacks , into depression and worthlessness ... I have no idea how to help , or if this is "normal" .. any one have any recommendations ?
 
Hi, maybe its just hitting them hard at the moment that this is for the rest of his/her life. Have they been put on statins at all, because they can lead to depression.
 
Oh hon, my heart goes out to you and your partner. This must be awful to deal with :(

I can't offer much by way of advice, but wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you.
 
Has your partner discussed this with his doctor or another professional? Can you encourage him/her to do so? With a heart attack and now diabetes, must seem the world is the enemy. Needs help.
 
I'm sending loving thoughts to you both. Is there a favourite person at your Surgery he or you could talk too and get some help?
 
as you say panic attacks are a form of anxiety that's without everything else symptom wise anxiety gives you , i have had anxiety now for 4 years and was hospitalized for 9 weeks for my condition , i too have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and im finding it very hard to adjust but i must think positive if i can get through anxiety compared to this this is a walk in the park. anxiety is not a fun thing to have at all and makes you feel like its the end of the world its very frightening as you dont know whats wrong with you the physical feelings you get can be quite frightening unless you are told whats wrong with you , your partner should go to his gp and get some medication for his anxiety , herbal remedies are quite good to help with anxiety has he tried lavender essential oil in his bath and some on a piece of cloth under his pillow this has a calming affect and it does help .plus he can carry the cloth round with him and just have a sniff if hes feeling anxious lavender is a calming herb , there are many more and combined its amazing how a massage works when you are anxious
you can pick essential oils up from health food shops , 5 drops in the bath , and 2 under his pillow may help him to relax .With medication mine is under control now just the occasional blip but nothing like it was .feel free to contact me if you need further advise or just someone to talk to
 
He has a check today with a practice nurse - I've asked him to tell her about all the symptoms and issues he has ... I'm hopeful he will , and they may help/advise . I'll get him some lavender oil - I like herbal natural remedies when possible ... And hope that he can come through this!
 
Im sure he will come through this , like i said anything i can do to help do not hesitate to ask , with a lot of patience understanding and love he will get through , once he knows why hes getting different symptoms things become clearer and if hes prescribed the right medication things will be easier for him , it only took 3 weeks to get me back on track eating etc , unfortunately anxiety is a illness its a chemical imbalance in the brain and because its not visible like a broken leg etc people do not understand which is very frustrating . hope things go well today for your partner and you x
 
shazza222 said:
Im sure he will come through this , like i said anything i can do to help do not hesitate to ask , with a lot of patience understanding and love he will get through , once he knows why hes getting different symptoms things become clearer and if hes prescribed the right medication things will be easier for him , it only took 3 weeks to get me back on track eating etc , unfortunately anxiety is a illness its a chemical imbalance in the brain and because its not visible like a broken leg etc people do not understand which is very frustrating . hope things go well today for your partner and you x
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helps to talk to put things in to prospective
 
Diabetic Partner - Just to say I hope the appointment at the doctors goes well for your partner.
Introduce him to this forum, he needs to lose the fear of diabetes, and the more he learns about the condition, and what he can do to control his condition the less anxious he will be. I am almost certain that he is pulling away from you because at this time he feels confused and helpless and frightened. I dare say most of us have felt like this when we were hit with the diabetes diagnosis.
He is lucky in that he has such a supportive partner in you, you both can learn about diabetes together, you will gain insight, confidence and feel empowered, and I really think that your relationship will become stronger as a result of it.

All the best to both of you x x
 
WhitbyJet said:
Diabetic Partner - Just to say I hope the appointment at the doctors goes well for your partner.
Introduce him to this forum, he needs to lose the fear of diabetes, and the more he learns about the condition, and what he can do to control his condition the less anxious he will be. I am almost certain that he is pulling away from you because at this time he feels confused and helpless and frightened. I dare say most of us have felt like this when we were hit with the diabetes diagnosis.
He is lucky in that he has such a supportive partner in you, you both can learn about diabetes together, you will gain insight, confidence and feel empowered, and I really think that your relationship will become stronger as a result of it.

All the best to both of you x x
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Couldn't have said it better myself!

I hope things go well with the appointment today.
 
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