Dead Man Walking

[Connemmara]

Called into see sick brother whom I haven't seen for a while. A very proud and independent man who reared his 4 sons on his own.


He came to the door couldn't breathe and my sister and I asked him could we do anything. Could you peel a cuppla of potatoes which of course we did and when we got into the kitchen tried to tidy it up.

Very sad - he was a very good looking man but too stubborn and need/s more help than he lets on. Just waiting waiting !!!!

[Connemmara]

Well scorpio - funnily enough I did make an appointment with a counsellor (from my doctor's) but I cancelled - if I was to tell the counsellor the things that have happened - I think counsellor's hairs would stand up.

Also I have my doubts that when you tell a counsellor - will they keep it confidential - I think things get out. The counsellor would be not far my home.

[pixie373]

They will keep it confidential. Unless you're doing something dangerously illegal x

[scorpiojo]

I agree pixie. What about phoning the Samaritans? You don't have to give your name and they might know of groups in your area. Do you have panic attacks as well conne? There's a support group called No Panic. x

[Connemmara]

yes scorpio - I had one there on Friday a big one - must look at the No panic thing - I am to shower and get rid of CU - thank God I can make it. Thanks all. Conne

[Connemmara]

sorry meant to say get READY for CU.

[anneasquith]

conn, any information you discuss with a councillor will be confidential, and im sure your issues are similar to many others, sharing problems with a stranger can be very therapeutic, hope mr, harv is well :)