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Does anybody have real advice on how to cope with losing someone, and no I didn't really lose anyone, my mother might have though and that still might make me go crazy or worse and like I'm already depressed so this would just make things worse, I would probably like get suicidal or soemthing, and I also struggle with being vulnerable with family members, I can't say I love you or let my family members know I'm depressed, it feels very weird and uncomfortable, just in case someone says to let your family know you love them because I really can't do that, my family doesn't say I love you to eachother normally like that, I actually can't remember the last time my parents or siblings told me they loved me or that I loved them so yeah
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Thinking about losing someone you love is harder. I would just spend time
with the person while they are still alive. And try not to think of what life would be like without them. I told my parents that I was seeing a therapist while we were riding in the car. My parents were in the front seat. I sat in the back. I didn't have to face them when I told them. Still I was really nervous to tell them. Therapy wasn't so common a thing when I was growing up. They were happy I was getting help. I was nervous for no reason.
Your situation is different, and will be difficult in being empathetic towards your mother's loss. Often when words can't help, it is good to just be there, as support. If you can't be around that loss of others, then that is perfectly understandable, and no shame there. It just means you are empathetic, and their loss is just too much, and that is being a caring person. However, if you can endure that, then just being there is basically telling them that you love them, soo no words needed. Somethings are just unspoken. Certain triggers just need to be avoided, if possible. If not possible, then try to focus on being there for your mother, over the feelings of loss. Focus on the funny or the happy memories that your mother might share about that person. If things do feel overwhelming, please do vent here, talk to a friend, or even message me, if you want. You are cared about too, and irreplaceable you. Thank you. God Bless.
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Say “I love you.” These three little words convey so much and provide great comfort. ...
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These 7 steps will help you and not make it feel like unfinished business later(have an amazing day<3)
We love one another but we were not taught to say “I love you” to each other.
My father passed away in 1999 and my mom in 2013. I showed my love to them by supporting them after I graduated college. If saying “I love you” is not what you normally do in the family, you can show your love by being there for them. Talk to them about anything just to let them know that you care.
If you can’t tell your parents about your depression, you can talk to a friend that you can trust. You can also write down your feelings in your journal, it’s like talking to a friend. Continue to share, posting here can help you to feel less lonely and not alone. Take care, God bless.