My dad commited sucicide 2 wks ago. He was impulsive, he actually had his car running ready to go to work and within 3 or so minutes changed his mind. I'm 25. I can't find any support groups for kids my age dealing with the death of a parent this way. I think it was impulse but I'd like to know if any other people have experienced this and what gave them the strenght to deal. Sometimes I feel like I haven't accepted it. I'm sad, but not crying the way I feel i should. I'm having nightmares, fears of nightmares and an unrational fear of the dark. I'm also not sleeping well. I know that my dad loved me and that he knows I loved him, as well as my mother. I feel as though he "snapped". He was depressed but was the rock of the family. I cannot express the surprise in this act. I also have a young son that he adored. We're all heartbroken and trying to deal. Any help from someone in a simliar situation would be great.
Thanks.
2007-12-28 13:46:00 · 7 answers · asked by Button 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I'm so sorry for what you have to go through. There are support groups for people who are grieving, though I don't know of a specific one for the survivors of someone who committed suicide. Hospices run these groups. You could check with hospitals. Medical Social Workers know about where these are and when. It doesn't matter if it is run by a certain organization or not. All are welcome. It will take a long time to put this in perspective and feel halfway decent. You have gone through a lot. A friend of mine dealt with her husband committing suicide and having three daughters who were really devastated. They did go see a counselor and I believe they also went to a support group like the one I mentioned. It has been five years and they are doing fairly well. This family is very open and supportive of each other and I think that makes a big difference. Good luck.
2007-12-28 14:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello there. What you are going thru is very hard no matter who it is you loose. You can go to a therapist and talk this out with them. You should take comfort in knowing that your father is around you at all times and no matter the way he took his exit he is still okay and will always be with you and your family. Try to remember the good things about him and the good times you had together. I'm sure if he could talk to you right now he would tell you how much he loves you and how he wish he had never done this but you do know that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes its hard for us to see what could be taught out of something this horrific but one day you will see how much you have grown and matured. As for the groups for you to join look in the newspaper for local events or on the net and I'm sure you will find something in your area. Also yahoo has lots of chat rooms check them out and see if you can find any chat rooms for yourself.
2007-12-28 14:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by Karen K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear that. I also lost a sister this month. Her funeral was two days ago. I understand how you feel right now because we are dealing with the same thing. My sister also died (starved herself to death) because she thinks nobody loves her. The entire family is trying to cope the loss. What I'm doing right now is to speak to anybody I can think of even the forgotten friend to get support. There's also people from the church who can give us support. Again, I'm sorry to hear that.
2007-12-28 14:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by Friv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 23:56:20 · answer #4 · answered by winkles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, thats some serious stuff. Seriously, go see an actual psychologist.
2007-12-28 13:53:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go talk to the clergyman of your church or some longtime friend. My condolences to you and may you heal..
2007-12-28 13:58:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes, when an emotional shock is that huge, you just feel numb, you dont cry.
2007-12-28 13:58:36 · answer #7 · answered by Miranda K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋