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Struggling to cope

  • 17-12-2012 7:31pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,012 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi there.

    Going unreg for this one. I am just looking for some advice.
    I have a lot going on in my life at the moment and am finding it hard to cope.

    Basically there are a few issues:

    My granddad was admitted to hospital 8 weeks ago with abdominal pain. We have now discovered he has stage 4 cancer and isn't going to make it. He can't have chemo due to underlying health issues and his heart not being strong enough. This is a massive shock to all of us in the family. I've always been close to my granddad, he used to take me everywhere when I was little. He's not that old, 62 and this has just come on all of a sudden.

    I've also been in a relationship for about 5 years and am having doubts. I have some feelings for someone else, but mostly I feel sort of bored with the relationship, but whenever I think about ending it I get all panicked and anxious inside, like I am making a mistake. Also, my partner is really dependent and has some mental health issues so I'm scared to break it off.

    My work life is quite stressful and this causes me a lot of anxiety. I'm also considering a change of course in college because i'm not really interested in my course anymore and feel like finishing it would be a waste. I'm scared to move to a new college and start again though, I feel like I would be isolated. I know a lot of people in my college now and am never alone.

    I feel like talking to someone about all of these issues would be helpful. Would I go and talk to a counsellor or something?

    <Mod Snip: Posters cannot recommend specific counsellors. You need to go to your own GP, and ask.>
    How much would i expect to pay for a counselling session?

    Any advice would be much appreciated. I'm falling apart inside and struggling to keep it together.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Roisy7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 548 ✭✭✭Roisy7


    MEM82 wrote: »
    Hi there.

    Going unreg for this one. I am just looking for some advice.
    I have a lot going on in my life at the moment and am finding it hard to cope.

    Basically there are a few issues:

    My granddad was admitted to hospital 8 weeks ago with abdominal pain. We have now discovered he has stage 4 cancer and isn't going to make it. He can't have chemo due to underlying health issues and his heart not being strong enough. This is a massive shock to all of us in the family. I've always been close to my granddad, he used to take me everywhere when I was little. He's not that old, 62 and this has just come on all of a sudden.

    I've also been in a relationship for about 5 years and am having doubts. I have some feelings for someone else, but mostly I feel sort of bored with the relationship, but whenever I think about ending it I get all panicked and anxious inside, like I am making a mistake. Also, my partner is really dependent and has some mental health issues so I'm scared to break it off.

    My work life is quite stressful and this causes me a lot of anxiety. I'm also considering a change of course in college because i'm not really interested in my course anymore and feel like finishing it would be a waste. I'm scared to move to a new college and start again though, I feel like I would be isolated. I know a lot of people in my college now and am never alone.

    I feel like talking to someone about all of these issues would be helpful. Would I go and talk to a counsellor or something?

    Also does anyone know any counsellors in the dublin or wicklow area that are low cost?How much would i expect to pay for a counselling session?

    Any advice would be much appreciated. I'm falling apart inside and struggling to keep it together.

    Thanks
    You poor thing that's a lot to cope with. Thinking of you and your poor granddad it must be so tough.

    There should be a counsellor in college that's either free or at a reduced rate?! Check it out anyway or your gp should give you some recommendations.

    Good luck and I hope things improve. X


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