Guest guest Posted September 22, 2001 Report Share Posted September 22, 2001 Yes, I'll be at the picnic. Wouldn't miss it. in Atlanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2001 Report Share Posted October 1, 2001 Rosemary, I cannot imagine how you feel! I am so sorry! But as a nurse, I encourage you to: 1. Seek emotional health care from a mental health care provider ASAP! This is stress at its worst and this stress produces various chemicals and hormones that causes your brain chemicals to become unbalanced; therefore, causing depression and Post Traumatic Distress Syndrome. It is unfortunate that your body becomes unbalanced during this horrible time, but it does happen and medications will help you through this tough time. You need all the help you can get at this time! 2. Talk about how you feel and what is going on! It is important to get those feelings out. Unfortunately, not everyone will be comfortable hearing how horrible you feel, but seek out those that will listen, encourage you to talk, and let you cry! I know that you do not know me, but feel free to e-mail me at Tulsan@... or call me at 918-438-0160. Please find some around you to talk, cry with, and love you! This is important to all of your grieving family members. There are grief groups around. I am certified with RTS which is Resolve Through Sharing Grief Support. I can probably find a group in your area if you cannot find one. 3. Exercise. Any type of exercise will facilitate the removal of the chemicals and hormones being released by your body as a result of this horrible tragedy! 4. Live for today! I bet your hubby would tell you that your children and grandchildren need you! He is relying on you to carry on! He is waiting on the other side and you will join him one day! Until then, carry on for him and as a couple that multiplied with God's wonderful gift of family! Take one day at a time and sometimes 5 minutes at a time! Finally, once again I am so sorry! My family will add you to our daily prayer list. I hope the above steps help and if you cannot do them, get a family member and work together. Let me know how and if I can help! Debra Washburn, RN Surgery on 03/14/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hi Rosemary, and welcome back! We do not know each other but was very moved by your post. I am soooo sorry for the loss of your husband. It made me think about my nana who after 51 years of marriage lost my nano to a stroke. We ALL miss him dearly but my Nana is the one that has suffered the most. I honestly thought we were going to lose her to. They did EVERYTHING together and I often ask her how she's coped for the past 10 years without him..she always says " Thank God " for the kids and grandkids who have kept her busy, but she mostly just did what she had to do. She went thru the motions of living every day life without her life long partner and she has survived! She also has an enormous amount of friends and family around her to keep her busy..I admire my grandmother more than any woman I know, she is just so strong. I understand how difficult it must be for you but coming back to the board is a huge step, it will keep you " connected " and that is what this is all about..thankyou for sharing..it made me think this morning about how blessed we are to have friends and family who care about us.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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