Funeral

[optimuscoolbeans]

Just went to my friend’s funeral. I guess I just wanna grieve as best I can right now. Any good advice. I’ll take it all.

[Sunshine425]

I am so sorry for your loss. This is not easy for ANYONE. just know you are not alone and the way you are feeling is probably 100% normal. After losing some family members you learn that time doesnt always heal. It gets easier but youll always remember your friend. It beomes not a constant thought as you start to move on with your life. By asking for support your taking a positive step in this journey of loss. Try really hard to think of the positive memories. You may feel like crying. But crying is healthy... a part of the greiving process. If you get angry... that is also normal. Just allow your self time to grieve heal. <3 sometimes those of us that suffer from mental illness need to remember to put ourselves and our needs first. Dont feel guilt for taking time away from your daily life if you need too. It helps to connect with people who also lost the same friend. Hang in there, again so sorry for how you must be feeling this week.

[BecR1025]

I hate when you lose someone and people tell you to not cry or the whole "don't be sad, they're not suffering, they're in a better place, be strong" blah blah blah. Those people make you feel like your feelings are totally not valid and that it's wrong to feel. I have had four deaths now this year, and my advice is, CRY. Be angry, be sad, whatever you're feeling, feel it. Take care of yourself, be selfish and do something for yourself. In time it will get a little better so remember to give yourself plenty of time to grieve. There is no time limit to grieving. I am so sorry

[optimuscoolbeans]

Thank you all for this. Right now I actually feel angry. I’m trying to let the feelings just be. I have a long history of stuffing the feelings down.

[Agora1]

I am truly sorry for the loss of your friend. We each grieve in our own way

and in our own time. There is no right or wrong. With sympathy xx

[optimuscoolbeans in reply to Agora1]

Thanks agora.

[kenster1]

hi sorry to hear of the loss of your friend ive lost a few over the years and its hard.just remember them in happier times and keep there memory with you.healthunlocked has a page called bereavement care and share.its a very supportive and understanding community and it could help you along with this forum.god bless and take care.