My friend lost her Mom over a year ago, and she is still saddened and depressed. There are times I don't want to be near her. Should she be over this already?
2006-09-17 11:13:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Some say it takes an average of 8 years to return to 'normal' when losing a relative as close as parent/partner. . .
2006-09-17 11:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The bible helps some. I think grief is more a spiritual matter than a psychological one. I am not a bible thumper.
I have seen in my life that there has been a time for everything. Just like it says in the Bible, therre is a time for love, a time for war, a time for joy a time for grief. It is just your time, you are not ever alone.
One of the best prayers I heard someone speak was that God grant peace of mind for the people who are grieving.
2006-09-18 02:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by Radioactive1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a set time limit, my mom lost her daughter almost two years ago and still has the hardest time with it. If you are a good friend you should be there for her as long as she needs. I hope this never happens to you, and I really hope you don't have a friend that asks this question when it does happen.
2006-09-17 18:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by brunette 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All people are different when it comes to grieving as in anything, I lost my husband almost 3 yrs. ago and still grieve. I found a man that bends over backwards to speak and I love him to death, but still feel the loss. Let her have her space and be there to listen, she needs you. God bless you both!!!
2006-09-17 18:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each person is different, and it depends on just how close she was to her mother, or if she feels guilty in any way for her passing, or that she had left somethings unsaid. It is going on 8 years for me, and I am still sad and sometimes I get depressed over loosing my mother. Be a good friend to her, and let her grieve, and be there for her..
2006-09-17 18:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grieving time it's normally one year...but personally I think you can never be "over" somebody you lost. These kind of wounds just don't heal. It gets better over time, but you never completely recover from this kind of loss. It's really hard to understand this kind of situation if you have never been in one, so try to be understanding and supporting as much as you can.
2006-09-17 18:32:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different. You have to let her grieve... being a friend means you take the good with the bad, and with the depressing..... just talk to her and ask her if she feels the sadness is lessening, or getting worse. IF it's getting worse she may need to speak to a grief counselor.
2006-09-17 18:15:26 · answer #7 · answered by K8e 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to know of her loss. And that indeed, is a big one. You can have anything back but your parents and dear ones. I understand she will have a hard time getting over her demise. But time's the greatest healer and she will be okay after some time. It's just that it's taking her a bit long to get over her completely. Take care. God bless!
2006-09-17 18:21:14 · answer #8 · answered by Harry thePotter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may never "get over it". Losing your Mother is one of the hardest things to have to deal with. Just be patient with her and give her a shoulder. If the shoe was on the other foot would you want her to feel that way about you????
2006-09-17 18:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by shirley e 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check out the following www.ehow.com/how_326_comfort-grieving-person.html .
Also check out the following -- be sure to check out the grieving portion, not the bereavemnt. http://www.dawncoveabbey.org/barriers-potential/grief-bereavement.html
2006-09-17 18:21:11 · answer #10 · answered by joyann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋