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Hello everyone, I may have written this before but in April of 2006 my husband lost his father. In April I had to put my mom into a nursing home which I didn't want to do. shortly after we got word that my oldest brother had terminal cancer and didn't have much time, I was with him for dr. appointments treatments etc. On August 27 we lost him. In October we had some person traumas happen at our home and on Dec. 13 I lost my mom. My question is....lately I can't seem to pick myself up or motivate myself. I do see a dr. for medications for bipolar but I don't think they are working for me but I would like to figure out how do I know if I am missing my brother and my mom or if it my depression? Any help or guideance you can give to me would be really appreciated.
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Joanne
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Joanne
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I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
Your depression will certainly be worse because of the tremendous shock and grief, and the shock and grief will be much more difficult to deal with because of the depression.
Just give yourself as much time and space as you possibly can to relax, and take as good of care of yourself as you can - diet, exercise, and sleep.
i am so sorry for your losses,and do know what you are going through,
i am not bi polar,but am still down as low as i can go.
so dont quit taking your meds, they may be working, but the fact that you are in so much grief and pain ,you just cant tell.so that would be very hard to tell.
maybe discuss it with your doc and he may be able to tell you more.
just keep talking and we will listen anytime you need.and know that you are not alone...message me anytime...i am here a lot.
joyce
It's just going to take time. I've met so many peopleon this site. Tlking does help. If you ever need to talk just drop me aline. I'll listen.
You have had enough for a lifetime of grief. I would have to believe that you are in depression...your description fits. If the meds are not working, get right back to your doctor and tell him so. You are absolutely missing them, and that is normal. Depression and grief are two different things, but they act a lot alike. Since you suffer from bipolar, I am inclined to think you have both going on, and it would be no wonder. God bless you....get all the help you can, and if you can manage it, get some professional help, too. Many hugs to you (((((())))).
Beckeroo (Becky)