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Our son passed away last Thanksgiving morning
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 763371" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>LMS...</p><p>I'm so sorry about this anniversary causing you such tremendous emotional pain. It may or may not help to know that this is normal. I have seen this type of thing in myself and others. Major holidays and the anniversary date is very difficult. It does get a tiny bit easier as time goes on. I'm glad you are seeking counseling and medications as needed. Even keeping the house clean is a very good thing. Our environment often plays a role in our mood. It sounds very simple and inconsequential, but if you aren't doing so already, consider taking a multi vitamin, extra D and a B50 complex. Perhaps fish oil too...or some folks just chose to eat salmon 3 x a month. These things can help a little with mood elevation. </p><p></p><p>And as you can, if you aren't doing so already, get in a tiny bit of walking....maybe in the middle of the day if it's too cold. Just a brief walk, after lunch, just as an example. You might consider it as a way to honor your son in a certain way. To move forward holding good memories as much as possible.</p><p></p><p> I lost someone close unexpectedly. My world turned upside down. Counseling and these other things I mentioned helped me to get to a better place. It's holiday time and for years that was very difficult. Then, I decided to make some of her favorite foods at the holiday. I think the first time or two, it was a little weird. But, then one day, that turned completely around. And I find it comforting to make this food. Almost everyone close to me knows why I make it and knows I absolutely will make it either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. It brings comfort now to me and even joy. It s a positive memory. At times, if appropriate and I simply feel like it, I tell others about her and why I make this food. I also know she is in a better place, as is your son. We can hold on to that for the most comfort of all. </p><p></p><p>Blessings..</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 763371, member: 4152"] LMS... I'm so sorry about this anniversary causing you such tremendous emotional pain. It may or may not help to know that this is normal. I have seen this type of thing in myself and others. Major holidays and the anniversary date is very difficult. It does get a tiny bit easier as time goes on. I'm glad you are seeking counseling and medications as needed. Even keeping the house clean is a very good thing. Our environment often plays a role in our mood. It sounds very simple and inconsequential, but if you aren't doing so already, consider taking a multi vitamin, extra D and a B50 complex. Perhaps fish oil too...or some folks just chose to eat salmon 3 x a month. These things can help a little with mood elevation. And as you can, if you aren't doing so already, get in a tiny bit of walking....maybe in the middle of the day if it's too cold. Just a brief walk, after lunch, just as an example. You might consider it as a way to honor your son in a certain way. To move forward holding good memories as much as possible. I lost someone close unexpectedly. My world turned upside down. Counseling and these other things I mentioned helped me to get to a better place. It's holiday time and for years that was very difficult. Then, I decided to make some of her favorite foods at the holiday. I think the first time or two, it was a little weird. But, then one day, that turned completely around. And I find it comforting to make this food. Almost everyone close to me knows why I make it and knows I absolutely will make it either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. It brings comfort now to me and even joy. It s a positive memory. At times, if appropriate and I simply feel like it, I tell others about her and why I make this food. I also know she is in a better place, as is your son. We can hold on to that for the most comfort of all. Blessings.. [/QUOTE]
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