Some of us need a little extra support from medication to help us cope with our loss, and that is nothing to be ashamed or worried about.
It can be difficult to know when to come off these but, your doctor will be supporting you throughout this time.
If you feel you are coping well then great, speak with your doctor to find the right way forward.
And remember, we are here to support you too!
Chloe
been on meds over 20 years desperate to stop but don`t want the side effects watched a programme recently about meds more or less said it`s better to reduce and stop over YEARS and not just days weeks or even months but suppose everyone is different.
I empathise Kenny,
And your absolutely right, it can take a very long time to come off some medications as you'll need to reduce a minute amount very slowly.
I've reduced certain meds myself, and some are quite do-able but others are very difficult because of the side effects, so definitely advise anyone planning to do so, to get advice and support from their doctor.
I hope your keep well Kenny <3
Hi Chloe I never took meds when in grief but self medicated as it's called on alcohol not all the time and my mam did to sleep we eventually stopped it, I hope you can get off your meds maby something like swimming will release seretonin and help you sleep I did that during upsetting times, sending a hug 💛🌟🐼🙏🌝full moon Tuesday it be big tomorror I'll think of you and send heeling to you
I did initially cope without , then life took over. We had to sell our family home give up our business, I had to give up my career. We were a complete mess. Spoke to my gp as I wasn’t coping at all. She put me on meds & they really did help, not sure I’d of coped without. Every time they wore off they put me on a higher dose until I reached the highest 😬. Left the surgery thinking well that’s ok, I’ll get them off the internet that thought was scary Big wake up call never did take the highest dose. Stopped taking them almost immediately. Tbh I didn’t feel any different.
Not advising anyone to take this route but since you asked alcohol became my go to drug.
Hi my mam after step dad died was drinking to sleep for a while a friend had sleeping pills doctor recommended I think doctors are too easy dishing pills out but I think it's a rare person can cope with grief without taking something I have turned to alcohol I the past, I have health anxiety and fear meds but not so much alcohol as I can always get myself off it I don't think pills are a quick fix so to speak they take time to work and as youl know alcohol can make you feel worst, I hope your ok now 🤗🌹
Oh I am okay Hidden this is a thread I started for everyone <3
I understand your concern about meds but for some it helps get through those initial days of horror.
Chloe
Hi Chloe yes I understand I'm not sure how I'll cope when mam goes I don't have any children and rarely see relations or friends there all busy with there busy life's,I gave my job up during pandemic to keep mam safe at my age 59 in couple weeks they don't want to employ you I guess I can do volunteer work if my healths Upton it, there's wasn't any support groups in our town when my step dad died but mam had me we went on Hollidays for 7 years the plan is to get a dog that will help but again depends on my fitness I'm ok now except a dodgy knee, well no point over thinking do the meds work straight away 😊
Hi Hidden
Yes, of course you can volunteer, you can always volunteer online, lots of opportunities around, so you wouldn't have to walk around if your knee is bad (sorry to read about that).
Take it easy <3
And thanks for the hug and rose, so appreciated.<3
Hi Caza
Yes, I so get that!
I had a similar experience years ago.
We're not all strong enough to 'wake-up' to what's happening, and it's these people that I worry for <3
Yep, alcohol is definitely one of the common go to props to get through this time, so many of us have done this.
Chloe
It's nearly in her kitchen
@secrets22 hello Chloe I'm just directing a friend here his name isn't showing up in blue tho I've told him to look this forum up 😊I hope you have a lovely Sunday sun's out here at last 🤗💛🐼may see a rainbow with rain and sun 🌈
Did/do you feel angry with your loved one for leaving you?What plans do you have for the weekend?Are you struggling with grief?Do you find a particular time of day or night more difficult to cope with your emotions?Let's have a quiz to brighten your Sunday! You only need to answer one question if you wish!!
