lddavis51

Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Partner/Spouse

Losing my husband of 31 years has been very hard. He had depression and committed suicide in 2004...I still don't know where I belong even though I have a strong faith...this has turned my world upside down

Treatments

Crying Somewhat Helpful

Crying helps sometimes, however sometimes I can't cry anymore and then find something to do as a temporary fix for the loss.

Helping Others Somewhat Helpful

Helps when I am in ministry and helping others learn the bible. But then when I am not helping someone or with someone I get very lonely.

Keeping Busy Somewhat Helpful

At times it helps and other times just feel numb.

Music Working / Worked

Enjoy listening to music...brightens mood.

Pets Working / Worked

Have pet cat and she is always there for me.

Prayer Working / Worked

Prayer is an important element of my life and healing process. You always know that Jehovah God is listening to you...and he stengthens me.

Reading Working / Worked

Right after my husband died I did alot of reading trying to find answers as to why this horrible loss could have happened and to make sure that the feelings I had were real, ok, or really just why I felt the way I did.

Remembering Working / Worked

Writing in a journal to my late husband works, although I don't do as much as I once did...I make sure that on our anniversary I make out a card for him and tuck it away.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

I have a wonderful family, 3 grown children, all of whom are very supportive, 7 wonderful grandchildren, and a close nit circle of friends. Am really wanting to move back to where I moved from to be around friends. Am around 2 children and grandchildren now..know I will really miss them but will be back to visit...but really feel a need to be around friends that I have know 30+ years...

Talking Somewhat Helpful

At times very helpful, but at times hold back because of other persons own problems or concerns that develop in their lives

Time Somewhat Helpful

Time sometimes helps...seems that with time some things are getting easier with the healing process and then at times I think I backslide into confusion, getting frustrated with not always knowing what I'm doing as far as plans, etc.

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

I try to exercise regularly whether it is going on treadmill pushups jumpingjacks light weights etc....always seem to help to a degree....for the moment. I have lost 40 pounds...so know its got to be good for me physically as well as mentally.

Close Family & Friends of Cancer Patients

Have had my father die of cancer and wasn't able to be there for him due to mileage...I really miss him and hope to be of comfort to others