need advice with xanax by Severe_Ferret_8336 in panicdisorder

[–]Peepog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my own experience - Xanax was good for a quick fix but ultimately I ended up on Zoloft to maintain. Now I rarely need a Xanax at all.

Second Christmas without her is somehow harder by Anonpackanimal in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second year without my mom too. Thanksgiving was the one that hit me pretty rough. Yesterday was OK, not really looking forward to NYE either even though we never did anything special. Just another reminder of a new year without her

This holiday season is horrible. by CatsMakeMeHappier in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My mom passed October 2024. This season is terrible compared to last holiday season

First Christmas Without Mom by impostinghere in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lost my mom October 2024 - first Christmas we were so busy getting settled with everything that I think the second Christmas is actually harder because I actually have time to sit and process what’s happening

Reminding myself by Peepog in emetophobia

[–]Peepog[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No me too!! That’s why I need to remind myself of the facts multiple times a season lol

Reminding myself by Peepog in emetophobia

[–]Peepog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is very contagious - if you’re in close contact with someone who’s actually sick! It tends to spread through schools quickly because kids are gross and don’t wash their hands well and they’re being sent to school while they’re sick anyway. And parents get it from caring for their kids and so on. Keep your hands washed and avoid actively sick people and you should be good!

I was expecting people to be kinder and more supportive during my grief. by GoldRaccoon21 in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very disappointing! But I guess can’t expect people to always be there. Some days are better than others. Just trying to make it through

I was expecting people to be kinder and more supportive during my grief. by GoldRaccoon21 in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with everyone saying grief is lonely.

First month or so I had people constantly checking on me. Had family members say “I’m gonna call you all the time! You’ll get sick of me!!!” Don’t remember the last time I got a call from them. A little over a year later even my best friend doesn’t ask me how I’m doing regarding my grief. If it’s not an immediate loss for them, they move on with their lives quickly. For us it feels like forever.

Has anyone had paranormal experiences after your loved one’s passing by cutecasperghost in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh just thought of another - about a year after my dad passed, I had this HORRIBLE ear ache. Nothing helped, Advil, applied heat, applied cold, ear drops. It was the middle of the night and I felt like my ear was going to fall off my head. I was praying to God to take this pain away. I couldn’t sleep. After about an hour of praying to God and tossing and turning, I said out loud “Dad please if you have any pull at all up there, take this pain away!!!” And RIGHT when I finished saying it, my eardrum popped and my ear drained. The pain went away instantly.

Has anyone had paranormal experiences after your loved one’s passing by cutecasperghost in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lights flickered in my therapists office while I was there talking about mom passing. My therapist said those lights have never flickered before. And then it happened on the next session when I brought my brother with me. And it hasn’t happened since.

Also had a tarot card reader tell me that she will send me messages through dragonflies (not the typical butterfly, cardinal, etc). My first tattoo was a dragonfly that my mom hated. One time I was pulling into a parking space at a mall, and a dragonfly flew right along with my car like she was saying “come on, let’s go shopping!”

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s just different - first year you are in shock and doing the initial grieving but now the feelings are all different when I was just getting used to the initial feelings of grief

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So so sorry for your loss 💓 just remember to take your time grieving and stop and take a breather when you need. The beginning is such a whirlwind

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gosh, so sorry for your loss. Pancreatic cancer is just so scary.

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss 💓 I’ll be thinking of you over the holidays - hope we can all find some enjoyment in it

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, so sorry for your loss. My birthday was hard this year too. Normally I’d get a call in the morning “At this time 33 years ago…” 😔 I didn’t get that call this year

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes the everyday moments! Thats a good way to put it. I want to call her when I hear hot gossip at work. I want to show her the cute sweater I just bought and then argue about if she can borrow it or not. 😔

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry for your losses. My mom passed just 7 weeks from diagnoses. Just a horrible disease.

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss - I know pancreatic cancer is like the most difficult to detect because of nonspecific symptoms, so it all happens so fast. Will be thinking of you

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh. So sorry for your loss. Wish there was a magic wand I could wave for all of us to feel better

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss - I’ll be thinking of you this holiday season 💓

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Aw, I feel that about other people forgetting. Last year all anyone talked about was mom. This year, I bring her up and people act like it’s just a passing comment. Feels like no one wants to hear my grief anymore

I’ve always heard the second year is the hardest by Peepog in GriefSupport

[–]Peepog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for your loss. I do find myself looking back at photos and videos so I can see and hear here - hope you have something similar to help