What is Bereavement

Grief is a multi-faceted response to loss. Although conventionally focused on the emotional response to loss, it also has a physical, cognitive, behavioural, social and philosophic...

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Devastated by my father's death
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My father passed away 3 1/2 months ago and although initially I was ok everyday now seems to be getting worse and am no longer coping and fear I am going to have a nervous breakdown
Posted on 11/08/09, 02:11 pm
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Reply #1 - 11/08/09  2:23pm
" It sounds like you would benefit from some talking with someone who is trained in the field of grief. Hospice offers individual and group counseling for minimal cost. Do you have a pastor or priest that you could talk to?
You're in my prayers and I'm so sorry for your loss. Sharon "
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Reply #2 - 11/08/09  3:51pm
" I just lost my husband 8/23 and I know exactly what you are feeling. I finally last night called a friend and started talking which I have not done much of. She let me ramble on for over an hour. I felt some relief at just getting those feelings out. I am going to go to a Grief group session on Monday. The local hospital should be able to tell you about support groups nearby. My prayers go out to you. Mary Anne "
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Reply #3 - 11/08/09  8:04pm
" Just when I think I am doing fine from losing my father and brother earlier this year, I have a bad day and remember again, that they just are not coming back. I know it is hard, and the grieving process is something that works differently for all of us. Mine has been up and down and I know I will never, ever be the same again. 3 1/2 months is still very soon after your loss, posting here and reading others stories can help too. Also, like Shrn said, you may want to find a counselor or a grief support group in your area.

I hope you start to begin remembering the good times with your father and feeling better. You need to take care of yourself too. "
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Reply #4 - 11/12/09  7:51pm
" I also lost my father-figure (uncle) in August, and though I haven't really dealt with it fully yet because I still can't believe he's gone, I do know that everyone grieves at their own pace. You may have just been so shocked or tacken aback by the loss that you couldn't process it at first, and now it's starting to sink in. I started counseling a few weeks ago which has helped a little bit, so it might be an option worth checking out. My thoughts are with you. "

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