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BeyondBlue Welcome to the Grief and Loss section
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Hey there,Welcome to the Grief and Loss section of the Beyond Blue Forums. This section is for all discussions relating to how grief and loss has affected you- providing a space for you to express your feelings, discuss difficult moments and annivers... View more

Hey there,Welcome to the Grief and Loss section of the Beyond Blue Forums. This section is for all discussions relating to how grief and loss has affected you- providing a space for you to express your feelings, discuss difficult moments and anniversaries, and honour the memories of your lost loved ones. Everyone’s experience of grief or loss is unique. You might experience all kinds of difficult or overwhelming emotions, and you might sometimes wonder if the sadness will ever end. This - and anything in between - is a normal reaction to loss. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, but it can help to allow yourself to share your grief, and let others support you. Please be aware that discussions in this section of the Forums may include references to self-harm and suicide. Treat yourself gently as you read through this section. If need more immediate support, we recommend reaching out to the following: Beyond Blue Support Service – any time, chat online to a counsellor or call 1300 22 4636 Griefline – between 8am and 8pm (AEST), call 1300 845 745 to chat with a specially trained volunteer You are not alone in this, and we are here to support one another. Thank you for being here. Kind regards,Beyond Blue

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Russ i watched my Dad pass away 2 years ago from cancer and simply cant recover from it
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i have been like this for the last 2 years and have only just been to see a professional this week. does it get better in time. i am taking medication but every day is a struggle to do things. lack of drive not wanting to get out of bed feeling tired... View more

i have been like this for the last 2 years and have only just been to see a professional this week. does it get better in time. i am taking medication but every day is a struggle to do things. lack of drive not wanting to get out of bed feeling tired but cant sleep at night or daytime. this is simply awfull. any advice? i am a 56 year old male i watched my Dad pass away 2 years ago from cancer and simply cant recover from it

WolfGirl After a lengthy battle with Borderline Personality Disorder, my partner passed away earlier this year
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After a lengthy battle with Borderline Personality Disorder, my partner passed away earlier this year. I'm finding it so hard to cope with his loss. Although at the time of his passing we were not in a good place romantically, I always had hope that ... View more

After a lengthy battle with Borderline Personality Disorder, my partner passed away earlier this year. I'm finding it so hard to cope with his loss. Although at the time of his passing we were not in a good place romantically, I always had hope that he would seek the treatment he needed and that we would be able to resume our romantic relationship. When he was in a good headspace, he was the most wonderful young man. I am lost without him. I am 23, and was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and a panic disorder at 16. I generally try to cope without medication, but am now feeling as though staying functional is incredibly draining. I have lost all interest in work; in my hobbies; in most of my friends and family. I don't know what to do. All I can think about is how much I loved him; how much I wanted to help him and how badly I failed him.

Cindy24 I feel incredibly alone since the loss of my Dad nearly 6 months ago
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I feel incredibly alone since the loss of my Dad nearly 6 months ago. I have brothers and a male partner who is very blunt. My Dad used to give me incredible support and I feel my brothers or my partner don't make me feel special or make me feel like... View more

I feel incredibly alone since the loss of my Dad nearly 6 months ago. I have brothers and a male partner who is very blunt. My Dad used to give me incredible support and I feel my brothers or my partner don't make me feel special or make me feel like they understand what I am going. This also extends to me trying to support and make my mum feel special. I really miss my Dad, he could comfort me when times were crappy. He made me and Mum a priority and I'm struggling to find people to do that right now.