I seem to be in a bit of a routine recently that I’ll wake up around 4am to 5am and start having mini panic attacks about the future. I wake up and just immediately know how stressful everything is especially about my financial situation.
Not really sure how to break free of this. I can’t magically change things like money. I’m doing all I can but it isn’t enough to stop the worrying.
Jembella,
Financial concerns are always a concern following loss of a partner all I can say is when the time is right just cancel things you don’t need I cancelled sky , changed my phone and energy providers search for the best deals takes time bus is worthwhile I saved over 140 per month.
Additionally look an the bereavement support from the DWP see if they can help particularly if your loved one was not at retirement age.
It wasn’t a partner but my stepdad. Currently things are ok. He never got his pension because he died at 64. 4 years ago.
Hi @Jembella
When someone passes, anxiety about the future is natural, being concerned with the changes that the bereavement will cause, 
… Hmmm… In some ways it’s best not to look too far ahead, take things one day at a time, but if you feel comfortable to, maybe explore these thoughts a bit, if it helps, keep a diary, maybe when you’re mind is running worst case scenario, try to counteract it with a best case scenario, then thing what would be in the middle on that scale, or if it’s more a case that you just want to sleep, maybe try to distract your mind so that it can calm, I usually use the alphabet game. Hope this helps
I think my autism makes things so much more difficult than it needs to be. I try multiple distractions. I’m so busy but still can’t find work. It’s hard to be strong at Christmas as well. Thank you for your words.