Good evening.on the 26th of February I lost my father and 1st parent. After 7 long years and this being dad's last fight he left us only after 3 weeks from diagnosis. I had 2 weeks to plan and prepare for the funeral and felt strong up until the night after the funeral and have not coped well over the past 4 days. I have had a horrible feeling of emptiness, not really taking in on any conversations or wanting to be bothered with anyone or anything. I keep experiencing heart palpertations and a feeling of panic. Today I went to the Dr who prescribed me Beta Blockers I have never taken these before and unsure and a bit anxious on taking them. I know that they say grief is a process your own body and mind will go though with a how long who knows approach but I just want to get back to normality. Anyway thank you for listening and if anyone has any coping strategies I'd be grateful to hear from you.
Give yourself time to grief. I lost my mum last year and i suffered from what you are. I take myself of for long walks I have also started cold water swimming. Normality is a long way off don't rush yourself let your mind and body grief. I am waiting for counseling because I know I'm hiding my grief so I don't fall apart. Give yourself a break do something nice for you. I wish I could say it all goes away but I would be lying you just get through it somehow xx talk to someone ring macmillan they listened to be when I didn't want to bother anyone. Your not alone xxxx
