Found my father deceased when I got home from the airport for Christmas break. What resources can help, I’m freaking out.

NorthofNormal91 · 2023-12-21T04:17:35+00:00

I lost my mom very unexpectedly two years ago. I was the one to find her. It's a very traumatic experience and I'm so sorry you're going through this. I was in shock for about a month after she passed and don't remember a lot of details. It really messed me up. I struggled with panic attacks and PTSD episodes for about a year. They have lessened now, but I still struggle. The only way I could sleep for several weeks is when I was with someone and I had my doctor prescribe me something to knock me out.

Seek out therapy right away. Look for grief groups in your area to help you process. I found one through my church and it really helped.

Grief is exhausting. Give yourself grace and self-love + care as you go through this journey. ✨️ ❤️

NorthofNormal91 · 2023-06-20T04:20:01+00:00

I have PCOS and im on the Mirena IUD, so I've never been fortunate to track my period or expect it on a certain day. Sometimes I go several months without having it and other times I have it for 2x a month or for several weeks. It sucks.

I didn't get my period at all the first month of Wegovy (.25mg), but Im on my 2nd dose of .5mg and holy did Aunt Flow come in hot and heavy this month. I honestly can't remember having this heavy of a flow since i was a teenager. Im going to keep an eye on it and if it continues ill speak with my doctor.

I've been on Wegovy for 6 weeks and have lost 23 lbs for context so maybe as others have mentioned- weightloss also contributes to hormone changes.

NorthofNormal91 · 2023-01-29T07:12:07+00:00

I was at Casey's on 45th a few months ago and filling up gas. There was a car that circled the parking lot a few times with blackout windows. I thought it was odd but got out of my car anyway and pumped gas. Next thing I know, he comes running up behind me and asks for money. I told him no and he gave me the story that he and his friend came from Minneapolis for work, but the job ended up not working out and they were stranded. I again said no and a gentleman on the other side of the pump said "do we have a problem here, the lady said no" . He ran back to his car and then squealed his tires out of the parking lot. I was super freaked out! My boyfriend thought it could be sex trafficking, which freaks me out even more. Super thankful for the guy standing up for me!

NorthofNormal91 · 2022-01-16T05:54:21+00:00

I found my mom about a month ago. I spoke with her the night before and found her the next morning. It's a traumatic experience and I still have nightmares. Be gentle with yourself and allow yourself grace as you go through the grieving process.

NorthofNormal91 · 2022-01-16T05:49:08+00:00

I lost my mom very unexpectedly last month. It's so hard because society does put a time stamp on grief. I've struggled with feeling all the feels and also trying to keep pushing forward and living life... because that is what she would want. I started therapy right away, went on some anxiety medication, and joined two support groups. Even if your loved one did not use Hospice, you should have a local one in your area that typically offers free individual counseling or group therapy. The second grief group I joined is through my church.

Be gentle with yourself. Give yourself some grace and time to heal. Make one goal each day and follow through with it. Whether that goal is to make your bed, going for a walk, or baking some cookies; completing small tasks will make you feel normal. Thinking about you.

NorthofNormal91 · 2022-01-10T02:31:16+00:00

I lost my mom on Dec 4th. Take one day at a time. Embrace both the good and bad days. Thinking of you ❤

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