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Nicole41
Nicole41 Member Posts: 20
edited February 2011 in Grief and Bereavement #1
I have joined this forum with the hope of connecting with others. Though my story is common in many ways, in one huge way, I feel isolated.......January 30, 2011 my life changed forever. A life without my parents or my only sibling, my older brother. All three had lung cancer. All three died from this disease -(dad 1/24/2001, brother - 11/14/2006 and mom 1/30/2011). Though I am married, I feel very alone. ? My memories which are supposed to comfort me, upset me. There is no one left from my immediate family. How is this possible at only 41 years old? I know there are people in worse situations, but I am devastated beyond belief. The nights are impossible, going to work is an effort. I can't sleep and seem to be eating through my emotions. I have purchased a couple of books to help, joined a support group and pray.I even started a blog on this site to help me sort out my emotions. Nothing is making this easier......I feel like I am in a dark, deep hole. I know I will never get over it, rather I will get through it. I just need to connect with others who understand what I am feeling.

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  • Pennymac02
    Pennymac02 Member Posts: 332 Member
    #2
    You're not alone
    You're not alone. I lost my dad in 1998, my mom in 2009 and my husband six weeks ago, all to different cancers. I am working on what my therapist calls "kitchen sink" recovery. I take antidepressants, I go to support meetings, I've had friends over 3 times this week, I'm going back to work, I pray, and I am trying to rediscover myself and my interests after 18 months of non stop caregiving. None of it would be possible without my PCP prescribing an antidepressant. I was dragging myself out of bed and forcing myself to go thru some motions in September, when my therapist recommended I check with my doctor. The meds don't make me happy, but they have alleviated that feeling of being in that deep dark hole so I am able to function thru the grief and sadness. Please consider talking to your doctor about it. It really has helped me.
    Penny
  • Nicole41
    Nicole41 Member Posts: 20
    #3
    Pennymac02 said:

    You're not alone
    You're not alone. I lost my dad in 1998, my mom in 2009 and my husband six weeks ago, all to different cancers. I am working on what my therapist calls "kitchen sink" recovery. I take antidepressants, I go to support meetings, I've had friends over 3 times this week, I'm going back to work, I pray, and I am trying to rediscover myself and my interests after 18 months of non stop caregiving. None of it would be possible without my PCP prescribing an antidepressant. I was dragging myself out of bed and forcing myself to go thru some motions in September, when my therapist recommended I check with my doctor. The meds don't make me happy, but they have alleviated that feeling of being in that deep dark hole so I am able to function thru the grief and sadness. Please consider talking to your doctor about it. It really has helped me.
    Penny

    Thank you for your comments.
    Thank you for your comments. It is a sad club we have been intiated into. I will look into talking to my doctor. I read some of your posts and will certainly keep you in my prayers. I am hoping to connect with many people here. Those around me are supportive, but cant ever fully grasp what I am feeling. Thank you for letting me know I am not alone.....Nicole(BEAUTIFUL picture of you and your husband!)

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