Too many emotions. mum diagnosed 3 weeks ago with terminal cancer and trying to cope with ptsd , fee

[Dolphin Lady]

Hi everyone, I have come to you here because I am feeling so overwhelmed at the moment and writing helps to soothe me. My lovely mum has been told she only has 6-9 months to live and is dying from cancer which, up until 3 weeks ago, we knew nothing about.
The shock of this is terrible for all our little family and especially hard for her as we a very close.
I cannot imagine how life will be without my mum, my best friend. I am struggling with deep, deep sadness and pain in my heart that has no relief no matter what I do to try to make it go away. The PTSD symptoms were getting a lot better and I was able to manage them more but now, I cant tell what is PTSD and what is grief? I have "put on hold" working through the PTSD while I try to make sense of what is happening in the present moment I cant do both.It is so, so hard....

 

[littleoc]

That is overwhelming... I understand your pain.

Hugs, of accepted. I'm sorry you're going through this right now

 

[Freida]

I'm so very very sorry.....
I'm going to guess that your symptoms will amp up during this -- so I'm really glad you have reached out for help. As for is it grief or is it ptsd? I'd guess a combination of both? Are you seeing a T?

 

[Rumors]

I'm very sorry. I had a similar experience with my mom. She died 7 months after her diagnosis. This happened several years ago, but I remember like it was yesterday. I am sorry. I can tell you with time it does get a little easier. Please feel free to pm me with any questions. We were blessed with the financial means to keep my mom at home with nursing care. It still wasn't easy... hugs if that is ok.

 

[Dolphin Lady]

Hi everyone. Thank you all for your compassion and understanding right now. It is healing to know that others will reach out and offer support when it is so needed. You truly are amazing people. Freida, I am not in Therapy at the moment as the NHS could only offer me 10 sessions. I am awaiting more help. Hopefully in about a month.