My dad only passed 2.5 months ago and I'm still struggling with his loss. Because I am still so tearful and angry at times, my family believes I need something more. I wanted to know has anyone joined a grief support group or talked to a therapist. What has your experience been? Do you find it helpful on this grief journey? Thank you for your replies.
Because of the stress regarding my parents, plus my Dad passing only a few months ago, and other issues in my life, my primary doctor has placed me on some calming meds and anti-depressents which have really helped. I use to refuse such medicine but I decided it was silly for me not to try them. I am on very low dosages.
I found (find) it helpful to continue to attend the caregivers' support group meetings. Those are people who've been on the journey with me. And now that I have taken the complete journey I can be especially supportive to new people.
I happened to be seeing a psychologist for a sleep disorder at the time of my husband's death. He reassured me that my experiences were normal mourning. About a year later I did see a psychotherapist to discuss my adjusting to the new normals in my life. That was helpful.
If your grief reactions are interfering with your life you my want to try a support group or a therapist. But at this point be gentle with yourself. It is early days.