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Posted by Miriamne on August 14, 2006, at 16:03:50
For a little over a year I have been grieving the loss of someone very precious to me, and it seems as though my whole life has become unravelled around not just the loss, but the traumatic events that surrounded it.
My struggles with BP2 and depression have gotten worse, all my attempts with new medications have failed, and I am almost completely unable to function normally. I can't figure out if it's the depression, the meds, the grief/trauma, or any combination of factors that's got me stuck... but my thoughts are continually returning to the circumstances around my loss, and I can't seem to control when/how often the thoughts will come, or how I will react.
I have grieved very deeply before, but this level of disability and sadness seems unusual even for me.
It's hard for me to believe that going over and over it with a therapist will make much difference-- I have very supportive family who have listened endlessly and indeed, shared a lot of the same feelings of loss.
I'd be grateful for any ideas or shared experiences.
Thanks, all.
Miriamne
Posted by Declan on August 26, 2006, at 22:09:49
In reply to Persistent, obsessive grief, posted by Miriamne on August 14, 2006, at 16:03:50
Is grief what is meant by melancholia? I've had a feeling of grief all my life. It's been no big deal, which means I'm used to it.
Maybe I was attracted to grief?
Maybe it was a choice? (If so, clearly unconcious)I think it might well get worse as you get older (not an optimist here). I'm 53.
Trying to find the right description I'd say 'comfortless'. Maybe 'frightened'? Maybe 'lonely'?
I read a book where one of this woman's brother dies and she gets depressed.
When she comes out of it a year later and is able to talk, she says to her son 'I became frightened', which I liked.
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