My dad only passed 2.5 months ago and I'm still struggling with his loss. Because I am still so tearful and angry at times, my family believes I need something more. I wanted to know has anyone joined a grief support group or talked to a therapist. What has your experience been? Do you find it helpful on this grief journey? Thank you for your replies.
I found (find) it helpful to continue to attend the caregivers' support group meetings. Those are people who've been on the journey with me. And now that I have taken the complete journey I can be especially supportive to new people.
I happened to be seeing a psychologist for a sleep disorder at the time of my husband's death. He reassured me that my experiences were normal mourning. About a year later I did see a psychotherapist to discuss my adjusting to the new normals in my life. That was helpful.
If your grief reactions are interfering with your life you my want to try a support group or a therapist. But at this point be gentle with yourself. It is early days.
Because of the stress regarding my parents, plus my Dad passing only a few months ago, and other issues in my life, my primary doctor has placed me on some calming meds and anti-depressents which have really helped. I use to refuse such medicine but I decided it was silly for me not to try them. I am on very low dosages.