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Bereavement
In reply to the discussion: I thought it would get better by now. Husband died 2-6 and I still can't sleep and must force [View all]yellow dahlia
(5,751 posts)34. Everything's harder in this environment.
Give yourself permission to cut yourself some slack. Take your time processing.
I never like to tell people what to do, or what works for me...but. I find that doing something productive to help others has rewards for my own psyche. But if that doesn't work for you, find whatever does.
I think there is balance to be found. If wallowing for a day or two is cathartic - go with it. Don't chastise yourself.
Do you have friends who listen? Who listen without trying to be the answers?
And most of all - take care of yourself.
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I thought it would get better by now. Husband died 2-6 and I still can't sleep and must force [View all]
Ziggysmom
Thursday
OP
Wishing you peace for your broken heart 💔 Chat wit us..you may be by yourself but you're not alone 🌺
Deuxcents
Thursday
#2
I am sorry. I am most certainly no expert and my professional training is not in that area but
hlthe2b
Thursday
#4
Thank you for sharing. I'm in Wisconsin waiting for the weather to cooperate so I can get out more.
Ziggysmom
Thursday
#30
If you are physically up to it, cross country skiing on public golf courses in winter is another
hlthe2b
Thursday
#32
I remember Senator... I somehow missed his inclusion in the "Memoriam" page for 2011 so
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#84
It's still very, very early. And grief is very different than depression. I know it's really
Scrivener7
Thursday
#7
Thank you. My daughter has polycystic kidney disease and Dr. Bergs keto diet really helps
Ziggysmom
Thursday
#36
Those two words said it all. GRIEF ILLITERATE. We get three whole days of bereavement leave
Ziggysmom
Thursday
#41
Be kind to yourself and give yourself some slack. Grief never just goes away, it just
Marie Marie
Thursday
#12
When my fiance died suddenly in his early 30s, I walked the same trail every day for a year.
femmedem
Thursday
#16
THANK YOU EVERYONE! Everyone will experience grief in their lifetime. It should not be
Ziggysmom
Thursday
#42
Oh my dear Ziggysmom, My heart hurts for you as you are inching your way through this journey that was suddenly thrust
KitFox
Thursday
#46
I am sorry for what you are gooing through and hope that you find some solace with it all soon.
marked50
Thursday
#50
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and I am concerned over your struggle dealing with that loss. ...
marble falls
Yesterday
#77
One foot in front of the other foot. The pain is real no doubt but just "doing things" Will help.
Botany
Yesterday
#78
I am so sorry for your loss. It took me over 4 years to feel "normal" again after my husbands death.
maptap22
Yesterday
#79
It will be nine years next month, and I still get tears in my eyes when a certain song comes on
tavernier
Yesterday
#81