Roseannefan

Open Bereavement

I'm new to this support group, but I've jumped whole-hearted into it... in a 3 month period I've lost my grandmother, one of my best friends, and my fiance's brother.

Treatments

Crying Somewhat Helpful

when I cry about losing any of them, it gets me into these long crying periods where I cry about anything and everything.

Getting Angry Somewhat Helpful

when I really can't handle it anymore, I start getting really angry; yelling and swearing at everything.

Helping Others Somewhat Helpful

I help others but sometimes it really makes me feel sad, thinking about what I don't have.

Keeping Busy Somewhat Helpful

I can't get focused on any one thing anymore... I have totally lost all focus of everything, so I have to keep busy doing whatever I can whenever I remember it.

Music Working / Worked

when I get in my really depressed moods, I try listening to my "angry mood" music; I just crank up the music & plug in my headphones. After about 20 min or so, I've calmed down & relaxed & I'm in a much better mood.

Pets Somewhat Helpful

my dog seems to know when I'm really sad; she curls up with me, right up close & stays with me until I get up from the couch or bed.

Poetry Somewhat Helpful

I start writing a lot, but haven't finished a single one since this all started happening.

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

my fiance is there for me to talk when I need to; but he just seems so indifferent about his brother's death. He's also there for me to talk when I need to talk about my friend's death or my grandma; a shoulder to cry on when I need it.

Talking Somewhat Helpful

I talk with people I know about the things that have occured; they all seem sympathedic & helpful.