Guest guest Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Carmen, My best friend lost a son to suicide. She joined an SOS group (Survivors of Sucide) in her town. It was very helpful to her. I know there are chapters across the country. Here is a link to the webpage: http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/ Michigan Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Hi Carmen, Though I don't " know " you, I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I know someone who lost her 21-year-old daughter to suicide about 10 years ago. I've lost touch with her in recent years, but I believe she got a lot of support through an organization that the Samaritans referred her to. It really helped her to talk with people who had been there. On the mito issues, I don't know if you react as strongly to sleep loss as I do, but for me it's the most important thing to keep my eye on. Because of that, when my mother was dying, I went on medication for sleep. (I know for some people it's hard to find meds they can tolerate). Because I was so upset, the meds didn't guarantee a good night's sleep every night, but I think they were a huge factor in preventing a relapse during that awful 3-month period. As for food, I lost my my taste for it almost completely during that time--and for awhile afterwards, too. But I was able to maintain things by going for " comfort " foods--in my case, I have to admit it was almond butter sandwiches (like peanut butter but made with almonds instead). It wasn't ideal nutritionally, but it was better than the effects of not eating. Your comfort foods might be different, and what you can digest might be different, but I encourage you to get anything down that you can. As I know from the loss of my mother and also the loss of a close friend when I was only 24, grief can be overwhelming--especially at first. But it does change. You just have to hang in there somehow. Best wishes to you, Shayna > > I lost my seventeen year old nephew two nights ago to suicide, and I > have never felt such pain. He was everything to me. I am having a very > hard time eating and sleeping and coping. I know that without these > things and the mito I will become very sick. I need to be there for my > sister and neice. If anyone can offer any suggestions to help i sure > would appreciate your help. Please pray for my family. Carmen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I am soo sorry to hear of your loss. Suicide is a very painful way to loss someone. I can imagine your pain because I too have lost someone close to suicide. It is especially hard when it it someone young. I recommend that you call your Dr for something to calm you so you can eat and sleep. The pain and shock in the beginning is so unbearable it feels as if you are going to die. You need your sleep and nutrition so you cna get through these initial stages of grieve and not come out so sick in the end. Hopefully you then will have more strength for yourself and for your sister and niece. I will be praying for you and your family as you go through such difficult times. Dawn Anich > > I lost my seventeen year old nephew two nights ago to suicide, and I > have never felt such pain. He was everything to me. I am having a very > hard time eating and sleeping and coping. I know that without these > things and the mito I will become very sick. I need to be there for my > sister and neice. If anyone can offer any suggestions to help i sure > would appreciate your help. Please pray for my family. Carmen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Carmen, I am so very sorry to hear about your nephew. My 16 year old daughter lost a friend due to suicide several months ago, I will pray for you and your sisters family. Also thanks Jan I am going to check out the web sight information it may also help my daughter if I can get her to read it. Hugs, Donna K ---- goodnessriver goodnessriver@...> wrote: > I lost my seventeen year old nephew two nights ago to suicide, and I > have never felt such pain. He was everything to me. I am having a very > hard time eating and sleeping and coping. I know that without these > things and the mito I will become very sick. I need to be there for my > sister and neice. If anyone can offer any suggestions to help i sure > would appreciate your help. Please pray for my family. Carmen > > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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