I'm Just Coming Out Of A Serious Anxiety Attack That Lasted 3 Days
By CatsandDogs
@CatsandDogs (13963)
United States
June 28, 2009 1:56pm CST
There's been too much going on here with me as well as my family in which all hell broke loose Friday night at my parents. I don't want to go into details right now but to tell you that I need a ME break and am going to take it for a day or two if not longer. I went into a deep and serious anxiety attack and could not get myself together for 3 days. Last night and this morning I made myself stay in bed and sleep some more and it's made me feel better, not up to par yet but better than I've been the past 3 days. I'm so sick of this sh!t with my family that I'm so ready to pack up and leave. This is the very reason I married my husband 17 years ago even though I didn't know him very well. He was in the army and in a different state, just what I wanted and now that we're back, it's the same sh!t again and again! Hubby and I are sick of it for we've been miserable ever since my parents moved down closer to us.
Anyway, just to let you know, I'm not neglecting you! I just need some me time or I'll lose my mind for sure and end up in a mental ward some where chained to a wall so I won't hurt myself. I just have to get myself together again. And NO! I'm not talking to either one of my parents because I can't take their drama anymore. Maybe in a few days I'll talk to them but for now, it's going to be ALL ABOUT ME AND MY HUSBAND!! Got it?
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
29 Jun 09
Thanks gabs.... I'm doing better today now that they've came and gone today so I'm trying to continue with my me day.... me day disrupted but I'm getting back to it....
@ElicBxn (63593)
• United States
28 Jun 09
You go girl! You put up with more Sh*t than I would would. You take care of yourself, you aren't good for anything if you don't look after yourself first.
I know, they say that you shouldn't think of yourself first, but you aren't good for anything if you aren't healthy.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
29 Jun 09
Thanks to all of you!! You're the best!! Thanks for supporting me through my personal HELL.... I couldn't have done it without you!! I'm so serious! Now I started another discussion telling what happened, didn't want to but with my parents coming over for a online test, it's created some anxiety for me but I'm so ready this time around, armed and dangerous!! lol
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
29 Jun 09
i agree w/all of you & cat knows i have told her what she needs to do. W emay have to make a trip, lol.
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
29 Jun 09
I do hope you are feeling better today. I am only too aware of what family troubles and drama can do to a person. It has been 3 years now since the big blow out with my daughter. Now if we very occasionally have to speak to each other it is short, civil and to the point and only if it can not be avoided. Now instead of her causing the drama in my life (which made me physically ill) it is with her own children but as my grandson is the only one who I have a relationship with I am again getting to the point that I do not want to hear from him as he insists on telling me about all the troubles he is having with his mother. So again to preserve my health and sanity I am not answering all his phone calls. There really does have to come a time when you say ...that's it, it I'm through...no more!
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
30 Jun 09
My grandson is 25 years old and my daughter will be 44 years old tomorrow. As I found out the hard way I am all I have to rely on. My daughter proved all she cared about was getting every last penny from me but never offering to help me when I needed it. Thank the Lord I am strong and my Faith is even stronger. I pray all works out well for you.
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
30 Jun 09
My grandson is 25 years old and my daughter will be 44 years old tomorrow. As I found out the hard way I am all I have to rely on. My daughter proved all she cared about was getting every last penny from me but never offering to help me when I needed it. Thank the Lord I am strong and my Faith is even stronger. I pray all works out well for you.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
30 Jun 09
Gosh whiteheather, I do feel for you both!! But being that your grandson is young, he surely can find someone else to confide in, can't he? Why does it always have to be you? Can I ask how old he is? I agree, when it comes to your mental and physical health, you have to think of yourself first and I applaud you for doing that!!
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
28 Jun 09
Looks like you need a few days of relaxation to calm you down. This is not a good sign as it will drag you further into depression if you don't address your problem early. why don't you check with your doctor, who just might determine that your symptoms are from excessive worrying and being on the edge all the time. You should divert your situations differently so they do not raise your level of anxiety or worry. Hope to hear from you once you are in your best self.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
29 Jun 09
I wish I could go to my doctor but he's a mouthy a-hole and would jump all over me for taking myself off of three medications that I don't need and frankly, I don't need to hear it for I'm so like a cannon, ready to explode! I wish I could change doctors but he's the only one who accepts my insurance in this area. The next closest one is something like 15 to 20 miles further.
@crazydaisy (3896)
• Canada
28 Jun 09
I understand you the it's been going [crazy ] at my house nobody talking or some thing wrong.I got 2 friends I help out that's how it's and I they both blaim me for helping.I not going to help nobody ever again!!!that's $$$$....
I HOPE YOU BOTH ARE FIND I WISH YOU BEST OF LUCK.
cd
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
29 Jun 09
crazydaisy, let me tell you something right now! Now you listen to me and hear me out, ok? YOU DO WHAT YOU FEEL IS RIGHT and NEVER EVER let somebody else tell you any different!! Put it this way, right is right, wrong is wrong. There's no way around that. Another thing, two wrongs never made a thing right. THAT'S what I stand by and because of that, I'm the bad one, the intrusive one and so on and on! SO THE HELL WHAT!! I don't give a flying sh!t about what others think anymore!! I am all for the right and never ever for the wrong!! So if you helped someone, you HELPED someone!! You did NOT hinder at all!! You HELPED!! Even if it turned out to be the wrong thing to do in what you did, think this, IT WAS THE RIGHT THING AT THAT TIME! so therefore, it was never wrong to begin with so how can it be wrong now? IT'S NOT!! Because it was the right decision at that time!! Understand? I hope so because it's the truth and it's what my husband and I live by.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
28 Jun 09
Hey cats! Think that it's about time you take some "Me" time!
You need to start thinking more about yourself and live your
life! You parents can't keep doing what they do to you! Let
them call their sons for a change! Maybe if you would stop
running to them all the time they would bother your brothers
and they would have to go take care of them! You can't keep
making yourself sick over them! That just isn't fair. You have
done so much for them and given up so much of your time! You
and your Husband deserve a break already so take one! I hope
that you feel better! Take that time to get yourself together
and let your selfish brothers deal with THEIR parents for
a change! Hugs, Opal
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
29 Jun 09
You know Opal, when hubby was in the Army and stationed in Texas and in Arkansas, we were away for 15 years. My parents and brothers lived near each other and do you think they came to help them one time? Shoot, my oldest brother may have every now and then to help dad but it was always something minor but no body helped mom. NOBODY. I believe that is why they moved to be closer to us for we didn't want to move back to our home town or even the state of Virginia because we didn't like it there at all so we opted to live in NC instead. My parents moved to get away from that town because it had overgrown so much that it was like living in the city anymore and I think they moved closer to us on purpose knowing full well that we'd take care of them should the time arise but I told them that they were too far from me to get to them easily if the time ever came and they were saying "Oh we'll be alright and bla bla bla" they would not listen and now look at what happened! ARG!! So for them to call my brothers for help is like talking to a brick wall because it won't happen! Besides that, they tell me their horror stories while telling my brothers a different story or not everything that's going on so when I tell my brothers or did tell them, they wouldn't believe me or they'd say that's the way they are bla bla bla.... I get no help no matter what I do!
@GardenGerty (160600)
• United States
28 Jun 09
Oh, be sure to do the best you can for yourself. I stayed home and went back to bed today, because I have a nasty cold or something else upper respiratory. I know it is frustrating to be in the middle all of the time.I am that way with my clients sometimes, but I can at least go home from time to time. We will see you when you get back.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
29 Jun 09
Oh GG I hope you're feeling better really soon! A summer cold is not a good thing and so much harder to get rid of!! I wonder why that is but it is true so you take good care of yourself and rest more and more so you can beat it. Do you take vitamin C? It'll help you get over it faster if you do....
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
29 Jun 09
I am sorry you have been having a bad few days, and that it's caused you to have an anxiety attack. Although the way it seems is that this has been building up for awhile. Take the much needed break and I hope you have fun whilst on this break. Just turn off your phone, and enjoy the peace and quiet. Have fun!
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
30 Jun 09
Thanks Cowgirl, I am enjoying it some although my parents came by today to use the computer but found the site and test that dad needed to take lasts 6 to 8 hours, he didn't want to do it and they left but the rest of the day I just kind of lounged around and really enjoyed it for a change! lol Tomorrow I hope to be able to swim in my pool for a little while and maybe even read a book....
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
1 Jul 09
I read that your folks were coming to your house to use the computer so your father could take that test. I know you said it was your day to just relax, so I'm sure your glad that they did not stay as long as that test! lol! Glad you had fun the rest of the day though, and was able to just lounge around. Tomorrow sounds like a plan! lol! We'd have to go to our Y! to use a pool, but lol not much of a pool person myself. Have fun reading your book!
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
28 Jun 09
BLESS YOUR HEART, I was afraid something was going on. i started to pm u last night because i knew it was very unusual for u to not be on here. I'M GOING TO TELL U SOMETHING CAT THAT I LEARNED THE HARD WAY. If u don't get to the point i am going to tell you about u are going to drive yourself to a nervous breakdown. I know i have been through exactly what u are going through w/your parents. First of all u can not change them, second u will never do enough to please them & win their approval , third u have got to accept that & if they are in a good mood w/you, fine if they aren't fine. they are miserable & will make u miserable if u let them. Please do think of yourself & your husband for a change & be happy. life is too short not to be. love to u. jo
@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
29 Jun 09
when hubby was in the Army and stationed in Texas and in Arkansas, we were away for 15 years. My parents and brothers lived near each other and do you think they came to help them one time? Shoot, my oldest brother may have every now and then to help dad but it was always something minor but no body helped mom. NOBODY. I believe that is why they moved to be closer to us for we didn't want to move back to our home town or even the state of Virginia because we didn't like it there at all so we opted to live in NC instead. My parents moved to get away from that town because it had overgrown so much that it was like living in the city anymore and I think they moved closer to us on purpose knowing full well that we'd take care of them should the time arise but I told them that they were too far from me to get to them easily if the time ever came and they were saying "Oh we'll be alright and bla bla bla" they would not listen and now look at what happened! ARG!! So for them to call my brothers for help is like talking to a brick wall because it won't happen! Besides that, they tell me their awful stories while telling my brothers a different story or not the full story so when I tell my brothers or did tell them, they wouldn't believe me or they'd say that's the way they are bla bla bla.... I get no help no matter what I do!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
29 Jun 09
I'M SORRY U HAVE SUCH A TIME. Know u wish u hadb't moved back or they has stayed where they were. If u weren't so close to them they couldn't dump on u all the time. They really should be ashamed to treat u the way they do. I told u been there done that. It will drive u nuts if u aren't careful.
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
29 Jun 09
Well, Cats, all I can say is it's about time! You need to be with your hubby, alone, without having to worry about your parents or any of your siblings, nieces, nephews, or anything else!
Consider what you are doing a vacation. If everyone knows that you aren't available for them to complain to or cry to or lean on, they'll realize that they CAN do more for themselves.
I've got to tell you, Cats, that I read in another post of yours something about Blairs, Virginia. Is that where your parents live? That kind of freaked me out because, around 10 years ago, I met someone who turned out to be quite a freak and an ex-con who was out on parole for 20 years after shooting a guy in the back with a shotgun. He had lived in Blairs, where this attack occurred. It just conjured up all kinds of negative images of Blairs for me! Maybe there's some unexplainable, negative force residing in Blairs. Who knows?
Anyway, I'm so glad to hear that you're taking it easy for now. I hope that your family realizes that even YOU have a limit to how much you can take! Your body is certainly telling you that it's time to step back, away from the mess your family has created.
Enjoy this "vacation" and spoil yourself! You've earned it, you deserve it.
@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
30 Jun 09
Yeah, that's where my parents live. They really love it there. They're in an area where it's very secluded and so serene, almost too quiet at times. But gosh, that's awful about the crime!! But you know, there's crime everywhere you go. Heck, civil war probably fought on your land.... Don't get me wrong now, I do understand!! It does give one the hibbie jibbies when something like that is linked with something else. But you know, hubby and I were watching AMW a week or so ago and lo and behold! There was a guy on there from Blairs that hubby knew! He worked on our lawn mower and some of dad's things too! It was about a priest who killed his wife so she wouldn't see or know about the bills being behind and they were so far in debt. Pretty lame but pretty much any excuse is lame.
@dreamweaverjan (3471)
• United States
29 Jun 09
Hey Cats, take all the "me time" you need believe me I understand what you are saying and going through, I've been following most of what is going on with you
since I joined mylot and I do understand;
I always said I was born last in my family just so I could be there to bury everyone you know?
There is just too much drama in all of our lives of late it seems and it does
mount up on us;
take care you have to do what is right for you and your husband and your family;
hang in there...
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
30 Jun 09
Gee, believe it or not, both my husband and I are the last in our families too. He just lost both his mom and step dad, the only dad he's known since he was a child, last year. His mom in May and his step dad on New Years Eve. As for me, I still have both of my parents and I'm the only daughter of three kids so I'm stuck with the "dirty" work per sae. My husband has four siblings so one of his sisters took care of his parents till they passed. It's not easy, not easy by a long shot but it can be made easier if they told my brothers the same story they tell me but they don't. My brothers won't help anyway even if they were told the same story. They're both just a-holes to a capital A!
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
29 Jun 09
Hi Cats, good on you for taking ‘ME’ time, make sure you do just that! I have been through emotional and physical overload and trust me; you will not feel any better until you get some much needed rest.
When you care for others so much they rob you of energy leaving you quite drained at one point. Your loved ones don’t mean to exhaust you but it sounds as though you have given so much of yourself and now it’s your turn.
Take a good break and find yourself and your strength again and we will see you when you are feeling brand new again!
Take care of yourself!
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
30 Jun 09
Well.... I started another discussion today about this and it did work out in my favor after all. My parents came to use my computer for dad to take a test and it turned out to be a VERY long one so he decided not to take it and home they went! lol It was very stressful to have them here after dad's asinine ways Friday night and both of them getting into it with each other, sheesh! Took a hell of a toll on me!
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