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In reply to the discussion: I thought it would get better by now. Husband died 2-6 and I still can't sleep and must force [View all]
Marie Marie
(11,229 posts)12. Be kind to yourself and give yourself some slack. Grief never just goes away, it just
begins to lessen over time. But that happens after the initial shock of grief and depression and you are probably solidly in that phase. Counseling might help and you are always welcome to come share with us. We care,,,
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I thought it would get better by now. Husband died 2-6 and I still can't sleep and must force [View all]
Ziggysmom
17 hrs ago
OP
Wishing you peace for your broken heart 💔 Chat wit us..you may be by yourself but you're not alone 🌺
Deuxcents
17 hrs ago
#2
I am learning a lot from this forum. Was feeling really low today, but now I
Ziggysmom
15 hrs ago
#25
I am sorry. I am most certainly no expert and my professional training is not in that area but
hlthe2b
17 hrs ago
#4
Thank you for sharing. I'm in Wisconsin waiting for the weather to cooperate so I can get out more.
Ziggysmom
15 hrs ago
#30
If you are physically up to it, cross country skiing on public golf courses in winter is another
hlthe2b
15 hrs ago
#32
It's still very, very early. And grief is very different than depression. I know it's really
Scrivener7
17 hrs ago
#7
Thank you. My daughter has polycystic kidney disease and Dr. Bergs keto diet really helps
Ziggysmom
15 hrs ago
#36
Those two words said it all. GRIEF ILLITERATE. We get three whole days of bereavement leave
Ziggysmom
15 hrs ago
#41
Be kind to yourself and give yourself some slack. Grief never just goes away, it just
Marie Marie
16 hrs ago
#12
When my fiance died suddenly in his early 30s, I walked the same trail every day for a year.
femmedem
16 hrs ago
#16
THANK YOU EVERYONE! Everyone will experience grief in their lifetime. It should not be
Ziggysmom
15 hrs ago
#42
Oh my dear Ziggysmom, My heart hurts for you as you are inching your way through this journey that was suddenly thrust
KitFox
15 hrs ago
#46
I am sorry for what you are gooing through and hope that you find some solace with it all soon.
marked50
14 hrs ago
#50
{{ Hugs }} EKR's books helped me understand the physical component of grief
GreatGazoo
13 hrs ago
#60