buckeyebon

Close Bipolar Disorder

Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Parent

I have lost so many family members I am going absolutely bonkers. In 04,06,07, 08 I have lost 3 deaths in those years. I did lose my father in Feb of 91 and that was very traumatic for me too. I am trying so hard to deal with all of these deaths. Bad enough I lost my mother to many things. She had dementia, diabetes, her kidneys had failed. It was too much. I am so glad that I found this group. I am hoping for the help I need.

Treatments

Crying Too Soon to Tell

I am trying to stop crying. It has been 8 months since my mom passed away.

Grief Counseling Considering

I need counseling

Keeping Busy Working / Worked

I do go to work and that helps out a lot.

Music Working / Worked

Music is my life. I compose, transpose,I have sang over 40 years I do play some instruments. it helps. I used to sing with my mom. My whole family sings. Now it's my brothers and me. but I now sing alone.

Pets Working / Worked

I have 3 cats that I absolutely adore. They are wonderful. They help me tremendously.

Prayer Considering

I haven't been to church in 15 years. I should really consider going back. I've been in church up to 1987, and that was it. I worked.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

I do see a counselor now...it has been helpful, she gave me plenty of suggestions. She's great.

Reading Working / Worked

I also try to read books at work if it's not busy. that helps a lot.

Remembering Not Working

the family didn't get together. I went on her birthday to the grave. My brothers never came.

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

well this one's a toughie. My friends have been more supportive than my brothers. It seems to me that they are grieving differently. Staying busy all the time. I understand and accept that.

Support Groups Too Soon to Tell

I NEED to join a support group and I would also like to include my older brother. He lives in the same city I do. It would be great if we could.

Talking Too Soon to Tell

talking helps but I need more. I need to get some ideas about coping mechanisms.

Time Not Working

Well it has been 17 years since I lost my Father. I have pretty much let go. I lost my mom Sept 29th 2007. It hurts. It hurts a lot. Good lord after my mom passed, my aunt. mom's oldest sister passed in Jan 08 and Uncle on my dad's side died march 13, 2008. It has been pure hell. All the members of my dad's family is gone out of 8. And on my mom's side all but 4 aunts. 4 aunts out of 12 siblings. Trying to do the best I can. But it's rough. Grim Reaper has had reign over my fam. This decade.

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

I have a new psychiatrist and a new psychologist. They are helping me with my meds. Adjusting them and so forth. I have been keeping in touch with all of the medical teams at Cleveland Clinic.