5 weeks ago I lost my wife and love of my life of 22 and half years to metastatic cancer I am mentally struggling and never felt as low in my life ovs people think you are fine as I get up wash and seem to function but they don't see the waking up into the same nightmare every day and the emotional break downs. I am missing her so much.spoke to my doctor and I have went from sleeping pills to antidepressants.And spoke to cruse which to be fair did nothing as they tried text book methods forgetting I was with my wife for the fast time the cancer took her and was with her till she passed could someone please tell me of a good bereavement councillor service please.
Hi and welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about the lose of your wife.
This must be such a stressful and challenging time for you but I do hope you will find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.
The Community has various support groups (discussion rooms) so can I recommend that you consider joining our supportive Bereaved spouses and partners group. This will be a safe place to talk to others who are navigating the same journey.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link I have created above. Then once the group page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
Macmillan have many support platforms so do check out the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too. These services provide emotional support or just a listening ear.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and provide support for all the family.
Give me a shout if you need further help.
Best regards.
