Hello

[Grego791]

Hi

I’m really just sad a lot of the time and I think I have hit my breaking point. Being a dude it’s hard to talk to my work mates about how I’m feeling. I haven’t been right since my dad died 2 years ago and I have been struggling with that. It’s coming up to his death anniversary. I kinda feel like an idiot writing this sorry guys.

[Sophie_M]

Hi Grego,

Welcome to our friendly online community. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. We understand that this must be really difficult, especially if you don't feel that you're able to talk to anyone in your life about what you're feeling and experiencing. Please know that you don't have to go through this alone.

It's a great first step to reach out here for some support. It can take a lot of courgae to bear your feelings, and we think that you're really strong for doing so. You may want to consider speaking to a counsellor about what you're going through. You can visit your GP to get a referral to a mental health professional, but for short-term counselling in the meantime, you can get in contact with MensLine. MensLine Australia is a free 24/7 telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns. You can contact them on 1300 78 99 78 or https://mensline.org.au/

Another option is Griefline (1300 845 745) if you feel that this is more suitable for you. GriefLine provides counselling support services free of charge to individuals who are experiencing loss and grief.

You might also be interested in taking a look at our page “Grief and Loss” - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/grief-and-loss

Thanks again for reaching out here Grego. Hopefully a few of our community members will be by over the next few days to welcome you.

[quirkywords]

greg

I am glad you reached out and introduced yourself. grief is so hard and so personal so we tend to experience it differently.
My dad died 13 years ago and I miss him every day.
Have you ever been to see a counsellor about your grief.
Thanks for your post.

[smallwolf]

Hi and welcome to beyond blue.

Firstly you are certainly not an idiot. When it comes to grief and loss we all react differently. And your reaction is right for you.

It can be hard for anyone to talk to their mates - not sure of what reaction you might get. On the other hand people also talk to me about what they can do for their friends son or ...

While you might feel you cannot talk to your mates you can say what you want safe in the knowledge you not be judged. If later on you feel like getting professional help, that is ok. To be vulnerable takes courage and you have shown that here. I hope to hear more of your story.

Tim

[Ggrand]

Hello Grego791,

A Avery warm and caring welcome to the forums...

I am so deeply sorry that you lost your dad...My deepest condolences....

Please Dear Gregory, Don’t be sorry about writing out your feelings and sharing your story...That takes so much courage to do that...We are so pleased you reached out here to this wonderful and caring community...

Grego..it doesn’t matter that your a male...oh my goodness male’s have just as much emotions as women do...and I find it very sad about the stigma associated with male emotions...Please talk here anytime you feel up to it or need to let your inner sadness out...We are all here for you and want to support you the best we can....

It’s hard when the anniversary of a dearly loved one comes around...Lovely Sophie has given you some great support contacts..which are very helpful..with kind and caring people...

On the anniversary of my loved one’s passing...I light a candle, put my loved ones favourite song on to listen to while I’m writing out the good memories we shared...and how I’m feeling...I do this yearly and it seems to help me to keep the good happy times we had deep in my soul....

You will always have your love for him tucked safely and warmly deep in your heart..forever....

Talk here whenever you feel you the need or want...We are here for you...as much as we can be..

Sending you my kindest thoughts with my care..

Grandy..

[Grego791]

I don’t want you to feel like you have wasted any time on me writing your replies because I took so long to reply , so I just want to say thank you so much for all of the advice and support.

[smallwolf]

Good to see you back. Everyone here is different in respect to replies. I hope you have been able to get something from each one and maybe will hear more from you.

[AliasKind]

Hi Grego791 just wanted to say hello in return, I'm relatively new here also. I've been working my way around the forums and am blown away by what a supportive, caring and informative environment it is. I'm terribly sorry for your loss and ongoing grief, if you'd like to explore that further or just type without hesitation or regard please go ahead, I'm listening. I can relate to being sad. x