s24sassy
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Nevermind. I read your profile. She's 29? First of all, your older daughter making her feel guilty for having the attacks is only going to contribute to the severity of them, (in my own opinion). Your older daughter could NEVER understand what these attacks can do to someone's life unless she's been through this herself, so if she can't find a way to be supportive and sypathetic, she probably shouldn't say anything at all. I was amazed at how my attacks took over my life and I've now managed to get my life back, but I still have shaky moments where I'm afraid. Your daughter needs support & whatever understanding she can get. I can guarentee she is not making up how bad these things are and she's not making up how freaked out & scared they make someone. She may need the help of meds to break this cycle she's in. Is she taking any meds as of now? My advice to you is to talk to her when she's not having an attack and ask her what she'd like you to do to help while she's in the midst of one. Everyone's different. Some people prefer being left alone when they're having one, some don't want to be alone. I always wanted to lay down and hold onto my husbands shirt, weird, I know, but it somehow made me feel more safe & secure. Just tell her you're there for her & you want to help her and ask her what she thinks you can do to help while she's having an attack. The support will be good for her. I only recovered because I had a supportive family to take care of me & I went on some meds temporarily. She may need to too. Has she been to a doctor? Here to talk anytime and I definatley know what your daughter's going through. Sandy Post edited by: s24sassy, at: 06/27/2008 08:54
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