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Mental Health | Last Active: Jan 12, 2017 | Replies (2)
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Hi---thank you for noticing my message.I do have family support through our children----have no siblings though. t am on medication for my anxiety & depression.I am normally a private person,need only close friends to talk things over with,they know when I need a hug..I do yoga.meditation & walking which all helps.I feel that during the 5 years that I cared for my husband(at home) that I had done felt all the grief I would ever feel--that has not been the case,unfortunately.During his illness I was very angry at our medical system---Doctor after Doctor had no answers as to what was wrong----they kept giving him one pill after another until I asked how they could do this if they didn;t know what the problem was---still do not understand that part.Finally in 2011 a neurologist made a diagnosis--the prognosis was not encouraging.For me my home is my safe place to be---friends can visit anytime,welcomed with open arms.There is so much that brings back memories,I envy seeing other couples & wonder if they know how fortunate they are to have each other.I do pray alot,.feeling that God is the one constant in my life.I have attended 2 grief sessions----everyone says it will get better ---but no one can tell you when--they simply say you will know when it happens.I do consider myself fortunate in that I could care for my husband & had attended a care-givers session sponsered by our local hospital---am glad I did that.Knowing it is 1 day at a time is what is important & cherishing the many memories.Again,thank you for listening.