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I have felt very sad since my Dad died a couple of months ago. When my cousin passed away 2 weeks ago I was very sad again. My my Aunt has died. I was sad when I heard. Now I just feel numb, like I just can't feel the pain any more.
Every so often I have overwhelming waves of intense sadness and anger. It lasts a few minutes and then I just to back as if everything is normal. of course nothing will ever be normal again. Occasionally I think of self destructive things, how I could join my parents. I would never act on these as I adore my husband and sons and want to be there for them.
I don't think I am depressed as I laugh at jokes and feel happy sometimes, of course not as often as I used to as I am grieving.
I have been going to counselling but I don't think it makes much difference.
Are these feelings normal?
Every so often I have overwhelming waves of intense sadness and anger. It lasts a few minutes and then I just to back as if everything is normal. of course nothing will ever be normal again. Occasionally I think of self destructive things, how I could join my parents. I would never act on these as I adore my husband and sons and want to be there for them.
I don't think I am depressed as I laugh at jokes and feel happy sometimes, of course not as often as I used to as I am grieving.
I have been going to counselling but I don't think it makes much difference.
Are these feelings normal?
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don't push yourself, just let each day bring what it will... don't feel alone, there are so many here that know exactly how you are feeling... lean on your family for support..
don't worry, you are very normal
like rashelle said i am starting to feel more like my old self now but the pain will never go away just hides deep inside me.
keep talking and take care. we are all here for you.
Emma.
Whatever you go through and however you grieve is normal for you. I laugh, I cry, I sing, I dance. Shirley
No, don't act on negative impulses. But continue to go to grief counseling - particularly in groups. It's there where you can share with and/or listen to others going through the same as you. And it's in those groups where you can open your own heart/grief without reproach, whenever you're ready. Give yourself some time with them. It will surprise you how normal your feelings are.
You are completely normal. Our minds and spirits can only hold so much pain before it spills over and effects us physically. My Mom passed away nearly 10 months ago and I still have to fight the 'dont wannas' and thoughts of joining her. I, too, dont feel I would ever act on these feelings because I do believe life is precious and I want to spend as much time with my hubby and children as I can, but I do acknowledge the feelings.
Also, you can be depressed and still laugh or feel happy at times. It just means you're trying to deal with the grief, which is good.
Please keep going to the grief counseling. I almost quit mine because it was so hard in the beginning I felt it was making things worse, but I think I'm beginning to see the light at the end of this dark tunnel.
Hang in there hon. God bless you.
Stacie