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[Pierced Musie]

You have no idea how happy I am for you. That must have been a huge and great shock for you

[Di]

Aww bless you! thank you sweeite , yeah it's still sinking in. It 's the best news ever!!!

[Pierced Musie]

The muses are celebrating with cookies!

*Shane gives Di a basket of cookies*

[Dazacoulls]

Cornwallgirl - Believe me staying in and being affraid to go out is not the way to go in life... You'll never stop whats happening physiclogically (Spelling may not be correct there sorry!!)

For about a year now I have been suffering from Anxiety/Panic Attacks, mine though are a little different... My Anxiety is in my throat and I feel as though I'm going to chock (Touch wood I haven't felt like this in a while) and I start to shake and sweat... Phew! Put it this way it feels awful.

I'm not fully over it as we speak though - although I don't seem to have any panic attacks anymore (Controlled with Breathing Technics like someone else said) it has affected my eating on a day to day basis... I believe because of the panic attacks it has resulted in an Eating Disorder BUT I can't really name it because I haven't been to see about it (abit affraid I guess) but its made me lose alot of weight and at 23 years old and i'm 8 stone 9 pound... Which before the attacks I was about 10 stone something. So its quiet a difference!!!


ABIT MORE SUPPORT/ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE;

I'm not sure if any of you remember me a while back mentioning about an x girl friend of mine (Now really good friend) suffering from throat cancer well I have been in contact with her all the way through it and have now been told the cancer has spread to her Lymphglands and Lungs - She texted me this Monday and I haven't replyed because I don't know what to say, any idea's???

[*belle*]

Awww that must have been really horrible to hear. Maybe you should try going to see her, it might be easier to talk to her if you are face to face, or even just phone call. That way you can show her how much you care and that you are going to be there for her all the way. Or if you still want to text her then just tell her how you feel and that you will always be there to help her through and stuff. Just make sure that she knows how you're feeling and that you're not going to suddenly treat her lots differently because of the illness.

[Dazacoulls]

I'd love to go and see her but she's a bit more than a car drive away I live in Cornwall in the South and She lives in Essex which is in London. I'd love to go see her but I believe she's in Hospital at the minute having metal stents put in her somewhere... Because they are still going to give her Chemo so they must have some hope - Just hope its not false!!! I don't think its fair to phone her as she has said its uncomfortable for her with the blockage in her throat.

I really don't know what to do at the minute its shocking and I don't thnk its sunk in yet!!!

[*belle*]

Sorry, I was really stupid saying to phone her when I knew she had throat cancer. I reckon you should just make it clear that you want to be there for her and that you won't treat her any differently now. It would probably make her even more uncomfortable if you started treating her differently, she might think that you were only sticking around because you felt sorry for her, so just be a friend and make sure that she knows that. Hope that everything gets sorted out

[Di]

ABIT MORE SUPPORT/ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE;

I'm not sure if any of you remember me a while back mentioning about an x girl friend of mine (Now really good friend) suffering from throat cancer well I have been in contact with her all the way through it and have now been told the cancer has spread to her Lymphglands and Lungs - She texted me this Monday and I haven't replyed because I don't know what to say, any idea's???

Well I'd treat her, like you would want to be treated if you was in her situation. Don't let her think she's said something wrong, cause thats what she will be feeling if you didn't reply. Your her good friend, treat her like one. She'd have lost a few friends along the way. As they'd prob found it difficult what to say, and how to cope. So for her sake don't be one of them.

[Di]

I have had a good cry about me having nead, it's still sinking in. I have read up on some info, and I can't believe how much of the topics listed below , are related to me!!

nead

What is non-epileptic attack disorder?

People with epilepsy have epileptic seizures. People with non-epileptic attack disorder have non-epileptic seizures. These seizures are sometimes called non-organic seizures, non-epileptic seizures or non-epileptic attacks.

These seizures are sometimes called 'pseudoseizures' but this term is unhelpful as it suggests that the person is not having real seizures or that the seizures are 'put on'.

For people who have non-epileptic seizures, the seizures are very real and are not 'put on' . People who have NES are not usually able to control the seizures.

Psychological causes of NES

Any experiences that we have, whether good or bad, can have a deep and long-lasting effect on us. Everyone has their own way of dealing with their experiences. For some people, the NES they have are their brain's way of dealing with past painful experiences.

The causes of NES may be past experiences such as bereavements, divorce, abuse or other emotional difficulties. On-going stress may also cause them, such as work, family or money worries. Some people may not know the cause of their seizures. Some people may not think stress is a possible cause as it may be a normal part of their life.

Cut off or avoidance attacks

This type of attack happens when a person finds it difficult to cope in a very stressful or emotionally difficult situation. This is more likely to happen when a person does not feel able to say they are finding it hard to cope. As with panic attacks, over time this might even happen in situations that are not stressful.

[Emmadolly]

Di, it does not matter how you label it, you have this. And you are a very brave brave lady to cope with this. And everything else the world throws at you. I really admire you and the strength you and Tom have.