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Bereavement
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]hlthe2b
(113,775 posts)32. If you are physically up to it, cross country skiing on public golf courses in winter is another
ideal way to get outside (and boy will it warm you up quickly)... You might be surprised at others doing it or go through your local parks department to see if they have groups or classes or some way to meet up with others to do it. Teach you how, if you haven't done it before. Colorado has had a miserably warm, minimal snow winter, but I hear Wisconsin has had more than its share. Just a thought.
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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
9 hrs ago
OP
Wishing you peace for your broken heart 💔 Chat wit us..you may be by yourself but you're not alone 🌺
Deuxcents
9 hrs ago
#2
I am learning a lot from this forum. Was feeling really low today, but now I
Ziggysmom
8 hrs ago
#25
I am sorry. I am most certainly no expert and my professional training is not in that area but
hlthe2b
9 hrs ago
#4
Thank you for sharing. I'm in Wisconsin waiting for the weather to cooperate so I can get out more.
Ziggysmom
7 hrs ago
#30
If you are physically up to it, cross country skiing on public golf courses in winter is another
hlthe2b
7 hrs ago
#32
It's still very, very early. And grief is very different than depression. I know it's really
Scrivener7
9 hrs ago
#7
Thank you. My daughter has polycystic kidney disease and Dr. Bergs keto diet really helps
Ziggysmom
7 hrs ago
#36
Those two words said it all. GRIEF ILLITERATE. We get three whole days of bereavement leave
Ziggysmom
7 hrs ago
#41
Be kind to yourself and give yourself some slack. Grief never just goes away, it just
Marie Marie
9 hrs ago
#12
When my fiance died suddenly in his early 30s, I walked the same trail every day for a year.
femmedem
8 hrs ago
#16
THANK YOU EVERYONE! Everyone will experience grief in their lifetime. It should not be
Ziggysmom
7 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
7 hrs ago
#46
I am sorry for what you are gooing through and hope that you find some solace with it all soon.
marked50
7 hrs ago
#50
{{ Hugs }} EKR's books helped me understand the physical component of grief
GreatGazoo
6 hrs ago
#60