Thanks Karen, for your helpful comments. 17 months after losing the love of my life. Appreciate you helping all of us, widow or in my case widower. Love your accent 😊
Me too...I've felt like I need professional help but then I get scared they will keep me inpatient and I'll end up losing my job. Relentless cycle of anxiety and fear.
My husband passed away this past August. I'm struggling in every way possible. After listening to some of Karen's videos I'm trying not to be so hard on myself. I beat myself up for feeling the way I feel. I'm ALWAYS SAD.IM ALWAYS ANGRY...IM ALWAYS SCARED. It feels like it's killing me. I wish I'd just go to sleep and never wake up. Everything and everyone is so weird and different it feels like I'm living in the upside down off of stranger things and I'm breathing toxic air. I wanted so badly to be able to take some time before I went back to work but I had no choice,it's either work or be homeless and destitute. It's all I can do to wipe the tears away to walk into work and it feels like I'm carrying a 100lb bag around everywhere. Karen says these feelings get easier to handle as time goes by but sometimes I don't think I'm gonna last that long and even if I do I don't want to. I miss my Charles.
It's been 6 months for me and anxiety and fear have been my biggest problems. This video is excellent and realistic. Please know that you are making a difference - continue with the videos.
I just started wathcing your videos, and you are helping me so much. I lost my husband suddenly four months ago and am in the grieving process. I am going through the things you talk about in your experieces, and now I feel like I am not alone. Thank you for all the advice you give to help us cope in different situations. Love and Blessings to all!
I am so sorry to hear about your husband, it is so very hard though I am so glad you have found me. I have a free facebook support group Widows Rising if you would like to come and join us.xx
Thank you. I’m glad I found you. You’re words and explanation are consoling and helps me. It’s still raw for me but I need to listen to words like yours. This is the greatest grief to lost my husband so suddenly and he is the love of my life.
Sending you much love and strength, i'm so glad you found me too. I have a free support group on Facebook called widows rising, please do come and join us. 💛
Thank you for discussing this topic. I've never had anxiety like this and it makes me want to hide away. I say the wrong thing...or think I do. Then the self talk just beats me up. I say things to myself I would never say to another person. It's not an easy road, this grief, is it? The breathing technique does help.
It really is not an easy road at all, it's rough. I have a free facebook support group, Widows Rising, if you would like to come and be a part of a supportive community. Sending love xx
i suffer bad insomnia also 10 months later my wife of 13 yrs passed 8 1 23 .. what worked back then dont now, otc stuff n what didnt back then works now, i try to stay with melatonin n aim for 12 hrs n get 4 or 5 if lucky, is ur best bet, some days no sleep n really messes me up bad, she was only 50 n thought it was menopause n butt pain gone in 3 mths taking pain meds never made it to chemo... edit i also try to stay away from pharma meds, horror withdraw stories
Thanks Karen, for your helpful comments. 17 months after losing the love of my life. Appreciate you helping all of us, widow or in my case widower. Love your accent 😊
I lost my husband November 13,2023 everything is so raw for me right now
This is exactly how I feel right now. Got a therapist to help me. I feel weird in my head too and thought I should go to a hospital.
Me too...I've felt like I need professional help but then I get scared they will keep me inpatient and I'll end up losing my job. Relentless cycle of anxiety and fear.
I love your videos because you understand exactly what I’m feeling.
My husband passed away this past August. I'm struggling in every way possible. After listening to some of Karen's videos I'm trying not to be so hard on myself. I beat myself up for feeling the way I feel. I'm ALWAYS SAD.IM ALWAYS ANGRY...IM ALWAYS SCARED. It feels like it's killing me. I wish I'd just go to sleep and never wake up. Everything and everyone is so weird and different it feels like I'm living in the upside down off of stranger things and I'm breathing toxic air. I wanted so badly to be able to take some time before I went back to work but I had no choice,it's either work or be homeless and destitute. It's all I can do to wipe the tears away to walk into work and it feels like I'm carrying a 100lb bag around everywhere. Karen says these feelings get easier to handle as time goes by but sometimes I don't think I'm gonna last that long and even if I do I don't want to. I miss my Charles.
I am only three weeks out. I feel this and understand this so much. Sending hugs.
It's been 6 months for me and anxiety and fear have been my biggest problems. This video is excellent and realistic. Please know that you are making a difference - continue with the videos.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate and i'm so glad you are finding these videos helpful. Sending huge love x
I just started wathcing your videos, and you are helping me so much. I lost my husband suddenly four months ago and am in the grieving process. I am going through the things you talk about in your experieces, and now I feel like I am not alone. Thank you for all the advice you give to help us cope in different situations. Love and Blessings to all!
I am so sorry to hear about your husband, it is so very hard though I am so glad you have found me. I have a free facebook support group Widows Rising if you would like to come and join us.xx
Thank you. I’m glad I found you. You’re words and explanation are consoling and helps me. It’s still raw for me but I need to listen to words like yours. This is the greatest grief to lost my husband so suddenly and he is the love of my life.
Sending you much love and strength, i'm so glad you found me too. I have a free support group on Facebook called widows rising, please do come and join us. 💛
Thank you for discussing this topic. I've never had anxiety like this and it makes me want to hide away. I say the wrong thing...or think I do. Then the self talk just beats me up. I say things to myself I would never say to another person. It's not an easy road, this grief, is it? The breathing technique does help.
It really is not an easy road at all, it's rough. I have a free facebook support group, Widows Rising, if you would like to come and be a part of a supportive community. Sending love xx
Thank you so much: your words expres my feelings. Very helpful , thanks again.
Love from the Netherlands
My absolute pleasure, i'm so glad it has helped. Huge love xx
Please help,I can not sleep at all because of anxiety. I am afraid of the pills because thay are adictiv
i suffer bad insomnia also 10 months later my wife of 13 yrs passed 8 1 23 .. what worked back then dont now, otc stuff n what didnt back then works now, i try to stay with melatonin n aim for 12 hrs n get 4 or 5 if lucky, is ur best bet, some days no sleep n really messes me up bad, she was only 50 n thought it was menopause n butt pain gone in 3 mths taking pain meds never made it to chemo... edit i also try to stay away from pharma meds, horror withdraw stories
Thank you for this. Very helpful
My pleasure 🌻
Anxiety provoking listening.