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It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions recently. Growing up at the orphanage, she seemed like family, even though we weren’t very close. When I learned of her suicide, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I felt an enormous loss while also feeling angry at her for abandoning us. Strangely, I couldn’t cry. Then the panic episodes began—twice now—making me feel as if I can’t catch my breath. To make matters worse, her family members turned up at the orphanage, blaming us and demanding legal action. At 21, I feel lost. It’s like everything is spiraling out of control, and I don’t know how to cope. What should I do?

Answered by Kapil Sharma, counseling psychologist, Nepal Institute of Mental Health

Navigating the loss of a loved one, especially under such complex circumstances, can be challenging and overwhelming. As you struggle with the grief and emotional turmoil that comes when someone dies by suicide, it’s important to prioritize your mental and emotional well-being.

Acknowledging and processing your experience is important. You can do this by writing down your thoughts on paper or communicating with loved ones which can provide comfort. Openly expressing emotions in writing can help understand experiences and initiate awareness and healing.

First, recognize the complexities of your emotions, particularly in stressful situations. Recognize that it’s common to experience a variety of emotions, including sadness, rage, and numbness, especially while coping with bereavement or difficult situations. Understanding and embracing these sensations without judgment is critical to beginning the healing process.

Grief may be overwhelming, and you may need further help from a therapist or grief counselor. These specialists can provide assistance and tools for managing loss, as well as a safe environment for you to express your feelings and progress through the grieving process at your own speed. They can also provide coping methods to assist you overcome the difficulties of grieving and achieve a sense of calm and acceptance.

To manage panic attacks, develop coping mechanisms like deep breathing exercises, mindfulness techniques, and muscle relaxation. Engage in self-care activities like exercise, sleep, and healthy eating to support overall well-being and reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks.

If you’re struggling with complex emotions or finding it challenging to manage on your own, seek professional help from mental health professionals like therapists or counselors. They offer personalized support, coping strategies, and a non-judgmental space for exploring your feelings and working towards healing and growth.

Opposition parties including Nepali Congress have urged Speaker Devraj Ghimire not to conduct the meeting until an agreement on terms of reference (ToR) of parliamentary probe committee on Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane is reached.

A meeting of the opposition parties held on Sunday morning urged Speaker Ghimire not to conduct the meeting until an agreement on ToR of the task force pertaining to the formation of a parliamentary committee is reached.

After the meeting of the opposition parties, lawmaker Gyan Bahadur Shahi had reached the Office of the Speaker to inform about the decision.

Congress Chief Whip Ramesh Lekhak had reached Singhadurbar after he was asked for support to forge consensus in the task force.

Earlier, the opposition parties had decided to allow Home Minister Lamichhane to speak in the Parliament.

Rastriya Prajatantra Party spokesperson Gyanendra Shahi said that the opposition parties had agreed to allow Lamichhane to speak in the Parliament.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 1, 600 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 140, 900 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 139, 300 per tola on Friday.

Similarly, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 140, 200 per tola. It was traded at Rs 138, 650 per tola.

Meanwhile, the price of silver has increased by Rs 110 and is being traded at Rs 1,910 per tola today.

A meeting of the opposition parties held on Sunday decided to allow Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane to speak in the Parliament.

The meeting of the opposition parties held at the Parliament building in New Baneshwor under the leadership of the Nepali Congress decided to allow Home Minister Lamichhane to speak in Parliament, a leader, who attended the meeting, said.

“Home Minister Lamichhane, who is accused of embezzling funds of cooperatives, has been saying he should be allowed to speak in the Parliament. He will speak in the Parliament and we will listen,” he said.

Rastriya Prajatantra Party spokesperson Gyanendra Shahi informed that the opposition parties have agreed to allow Lamichhane to speak in the Parliament.

After Lamichhane expressed his views in the Parliament, the opposition parties would seek time from the Speaker, he said.

“We will allow the Home Minister to speak in the Parliament. Then, we will ask time with the Speaker for the opposition parties to speak. Probably, Nepali Congress will speak on behalf of the opposition parties,” Shahi said.

The ruling and opposition parties have agreed to form a parliamentary committee to investigate fraud charges against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Lamichhane.

Mahesh Bartaula of CPN-UML, Jeevan Pariyar of the Nepali Congress, Shishir Khanal of the Rastriya Swatantra Party are the members of the task force formed under the headship of Law Minister Padam Giri.

Nepali nationals living in Kyrgyzstan have been urged to exercise caution, and remain indoors until the situation returns to normal.

The request comes following reports of mob violence targeting foreign students in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Meanwhile, the Embassy of Nepal in Islamabad, Pakistan has stated that around 280 Nepalis living in and around Bishkek are reported to be safe.

For any kind of information and support, the Embassy has requested to contact the Embassy's phone number +92512610321 (including WhatsApp) and email at [email protected].

The Kyrgyz foreign ministry on Saturday assured that the situation was under control. “From the moment information about the incident was received, law enforcement agencies of the Kyrgyz Republic took prompt measures to detain persons involved in the event, both foreign citizens and citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic,” the Kyrgyz foreign ministry said in a statement.

Police have arrested six persons on the charge of murdering police Constable Yuva Raj Ghimire.

The District Police Range, Kathmandu made them public by organizing a press conference today.

SP Nawaraj Adhikari, who is also the spokesperson at the District Police Range, Kathmandu, informed that police Constable Ghimire of Majuwagadhi Rural Municipality-1, Khotang was found dead under mysterious circumstances at an under construction house in Manamaiju, Tarkeshwor-9, Kathmandu.

He was deployed at the Metropolitan Traffic Police Circle, Durbarmarg.

The ruling and opposition parties have agreed to form a parliamentary committee to probe the cooperative scam.

A meeting of the ruling and opposition parties held in Baluwatar on Saturday agreed to form the parliamentary probe committee.

A task force under Law Minister Padam Giri will be formed for the same.

The main opposition Nepali Congress Deputy General Secretary Jeevan Pariyar, CPN-UML Chief Whip Mahesh Bartaula and Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Shishir Khanal will be the members of the task force.

It has been said that the task force will proceed with its business after the term of reference (ToR) is finalized.

Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, General Secretary Gagan Thapa, National Assembly Parliamentary Party leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula and Chief Whip Ramesh Lekhak were present in the meeting.

The Congress has been obstructing the Parliament demanding formation of a parliamentary probe committee to probe fraud charges against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Lamichhane.

A person has died and two others were injured after being hit by an ambulance in Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City-13 along the East-West Highway.

The deceased has been identified as 56-year-old Kamala Nepali of Butwal-11 Devinagar, according to the area police office Butwal.

The incident took place this morning when the ambulance (Lu 1 Ja 531), which was carrying a patient from Argakhanchi to Butwal, hit them near a suspension bridge.

The injured 55-year-old Harikala Nepali and 35-year-old Jhupa Thatrai of Devinagar are undergoing treatment at the Lumbini Regional Hospital.

Ambulance driver Narayan Bahadur Magar of Panini Rural Municipality-7 of Arghakhanchi has been taken into custody for necessary action, police said.