It’s nearly 2 years now since I lost my husband to cancer He was only 57😢 He battled it for 6 years I cared for him throughout and he died in my arms at home He was my soulmate and best friend since we met as teenagers and we had a lovely life with our children
and grandchildren After 2 years I think I’ve experienced every emotion imaginable Recently I’ve become very anxious and panicky and I’m reaching out to this group for any help and support and advise
Thankyou
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Hi Hope
I am so sorry for your loss. Is there anything in particular that can trigger the panic attacks and anxiety?
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Hi Vicky
Thank you for replying I don’t think anything specifically triggers them
It seems to be a new symptom of grief I suddenly started to experience even after 2 years😢
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No problem at all. I’m sorry that you’re experiencing these, I just wondered if it was anything specific as I started with them a few months ago completely out of nowhere. My GP was really helpful and the Calm app.
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Hi. I’m very sorry for your loss. Anxiety and panic isn’t unusual when you grieve. Sometimes it can be triggered by something and other times it just creeps up on you. Breathing and mindfulness exercises can often help, so it might be worth a try. There are apps for it nowadays too, like the one Vicky mentioned. It can also be useful to read up on what happens in the body during a panic attack, just so you know there’s nothing to be afraid of, it’s a natural reaction to unusual circumstances. 
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Hope, it is okay for you to be anxious and panicky. I know it feels awful, but I think it is normal. The only suggestion I have is to seek advice of your physician. There are meds to help.
There is no reason to fly solo when doctors have magic pills for anxiety. Less anxiety=less panic.
Much love.
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