GoneForever

Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Partner/Spouse

I lost my husband from brain injuries from a motorcycle accident.it took 30 hours for him to shut down. Was a hard thing to do watch him slowly die. It broke my heart not to get to see him again when he was conscious.

Treatments

Crying Working / Worked

Crying releases a lot of stress and anxiety. I cry sometimes when the loneliness is bad. It worked just left me with headache.

Getting Angry Somewhat Helpful

I hate the loss of control, I have done some of that but I don't like to do that.

Grief Counseling Not Working

She was just not helpful. She kept saying you are doing great this is normal. I decided if I was normal I didn't to pay her, I could cry at home for free.

Helping Others Considering

Keeping Busy Somewhat Helpful

I keep busy but am very unfocused.

Music Somewhat Helpful

I tend to listen to sad songs I think I need to listen to some happy tunes before i know if they help or not.

Pets Working / Worked

I love them very much. They greet me and play with me it really cheers me up

Poetry Not Working

I am not really into poetry

Prayer Not Working

I have been to angry to pray and I just don't feel like it.

Psychotherapy Not Working

not going

Reading Working / Worked

I read boos on grief books and they are very helpful.

Remembering Too Soon to Tell

memories make me cry but its getting easier

Scrapbooking Considering

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

They want me to be the same and I am not so they are frustrated

Support Groups Working / Worked

I only use DS and it really helps.

Talking Too Soon to Tell

Time Somewhat Helpful

Time is helping but not as much as I had hoped.

Close Widows & Widowers

Treatments

Celexa Working / Worked

Less expensive than Lexapro and the same ressults