My mother committed suicide a little over three years ago and still most of the time I think of her I want to?

Question

cry. Is this normal? I am 25 years old.

Answer 1

Absolutely.
There is no set amount of time it takes a person to go through the grieving process.
Bless your heart.

Answer 2

I am sorry that you had to go through something so tragic. It will get better with time I promise! It's very normal to grieve over someone that you have lost. I think that it's also a lot different when someone has committed suicide. My daughter's dad committed suicide over 13 years ago and I still get upset over it and still wonder why? There are so many questions that are left when someone does this. Pray and ask God to comfort you and I will keep you in my prayers as well.

Answer 3

I lost my mom to cancer last Christmas. I still miss her and think about her a lot. And sometimes, I cry for her. But if this is happening everyday, I would consider seeing a counselor or joining a grievance group. Daily Strength.org is a really good, free online support group where you can lean on the shoulders of people who have had similar experiences. It made me feel better to know I was not alone. I also talked to my psychologist at work for a while and it helped me to get things off my chest and trigger why I was having such a hard time with it. A counselor can also tell you if it is a good idea to get treatment for depression. There is no shame in getting help if your grief is inhibiting your daily life.

Answer 4

crying is more then normal I just lost my father that way two years ago now and it still seems like yesterday. Look into finding someone in the same situation as you such as support groups. It is also "normal" to be angry, sad, hateful, questioning why, ect.

I have been told that no matter what you do or try to do it will never be the same as losing a parent because of illness or natural cause. Just hand in there keep your head up and when the going get hard just ask for her help to get you throught this one.

Answer 5

We all have our own ways of dealing with grief and I think suicide invariably leaves more unanswered questions or unresolved feelings. I'm so sorry for your loss. I've lived with depression most of my adult life and only recently learned that this is probably due in part to genetics. The good news is that, depression can be treated, but one need to recognize the signs and get professional help. Depression is far more common that most people realize. It might be helpful for you to learn a little more about this. And try to remember all the good things about your mother's life, rather than how it ended.

Answer 6

My mother is alive and if I think about something happening to her I cry - and I'm 37!

Your mother is the most important person in your life and you were just getting to that point in life where you really needed a mother's guidance and she left you. That is not something you "get over". Cry all you want - maybe try talking to others about what your feeling. There will be milestones all along your life where you are going to miss and cry for your mother -- but you also need to be able to live happy.

Answer 7

I am sorry to hear that you lost your mother to suicide. I would say your behaviour is very normal, especially because of how she died & you were still quite young to lose your mum. I think you should seek counselling or talk it through with a friend to try & express your emotions. I am sure you have so many questions left unanswered & it must be very hard to find closure. I wish you all the best in the future.

Answer 8

Honey, for the rest of your life you are probably going to think of her & get teary eyed. This just means she did her job as a mother good..there is nothing wrong with you. From now on when you feel you want to cry think about all the good & funny times. Turn those tears into a smile because I am sure that is what she is doing right now.

Your mom would want you to be happy, just smile.....

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Answer 9

Of course it is she was your mom...the reason you were here on this earth. Especially when someone commits suicide it leaves so many behind without answers as to the real reason why. My mom is gone and I cry for her all the time we lost her to cancer almost 9 years ago I was 24 at the time. You wont ever get over it but you will move on ena dit does get easier...just pray for the peace you need to move on.

Answer 10

Yes, for some it is normal. I believe when someone commits suicide it leaves a lot of questions unanswered. Maybe thats what you are struggling with. Not her death itself but the questions surrounding. Suicide is tragic.

One day you won't cry by just thinking about it.

Answer 11

This is very normal. The loss of your mother is very traumatizing and though I dont know from experience I do deal with my mother having suicidal thoughts. So, cry if you have to and I am very sorry. Time does heal all wounds though....sadly I can't tell you how much time it will take.