Mate textbook response. I’ve heard this plenty times for the last few weeks. Not to take any value away from what you’ve come to say. Thank you. Fortunately I’ve already enquired to have an appointment with the counsellor available at work. Hoping to have an appointment later this week or early next week the latest. I just thought I’d ask to see if there may be others who’ve found themselves here

Thank you for the support! I appreciate it. I agree entirely with you. Prior to these events I truly thought that I wouldn’t return to work for a mighty long time if anything like this occurred. So come these tough times and I’m really experiencing it I realised that if I’m given too much time I really will implode and it’s not that I don’t think that it would be unhealthy to do so but it’s that I don’t know how much I will fall. I truly believe I’m safer when I’m kept busy. It’s true though, these should be treated as injuries. I’m so grateful for your kind words and support! It’s nice to hear from others, especially those that have advised things I’ve already taken the initiative on. It’s reassuring to know that what I’m doing is along the right way. Hope you’re having a nice day wherever you are in the world

I think I am in the denial stage. Because it happened so suddenly and the intensity of everything that followed, the impact hasn’t entirely sunk in. I took two weeks off but I was still so busy with friends and family who had come from afar in support that I didn’t really get a chance to just sit in my thoughts. Not saying that it will happen but I’m trying to avoid having an unforeseen breakdown in everyday life so to be safe I’ve made plans to have an appointment with the counsellor available at work. Grief is the strangest thing I’ve experienced so far

I can totally relate because I feel the same also! Things that I held onto which served me very little purpose I’ve had to let go of in order to survive the chaos. I feel a little lighter but I’m missing something.

I am definitely trying to figure out which part of grief I’ve missed or neglected. Thank you for your kind words. I hope you win your battles big and small!

I can totally relate because I feel the same also! Things that I held onto which served me very little purpose I’ve had to let go of in order to survive the chaos. I feel a little lighter but I’m missing something.

I am definitely trying to figure out which part of grief I’ve missed or neglected. Thank you for your kind words. I hope you win your battles big and small!

I think I’m still in a state of shock so maybe depression will soon follow? I’m trying to avoid it but if it happens, it happens.

I take delight in teaching little things too so I might follow suit as you! Thank you for the idea! I hope you’re winning all battles big and small.

I’m definitely seeking help earlier than most would. Trying to be proactive before it hits me like a bus

May be so but the common recurrence must mean something!

Sorry to hear you’ve felt the same or similar. Always nice to know I’m not alone as sad as that sounds

Mate I totally understand you. I took care of my mates dog for roughly a year and when I finally sent him off to live in a new country with his real owner I was guttered. In the time I had him, he was truly great to have around the house. Dogs are so special. I can’t even imagine how you’re feeling. I also know what cancer does. That’s how I lost my young loved one. It sucks. I hope you take care of yourself during this grieving period. It’s a tough road you’ll find yourself on. If I have any professional advice that can help you I will come back to this thread to let you know. Just remember all dogs go to heaven.

Thank you for your kindness! I’m currently ending my evenings with chocolate for that spike of happy hormones. I’m not a big sweet tooth thankfully so when I do have these bits of chocolate here and there it does actually produce all the positive stuff it’s possible of. Thank you! Hope you’re having a good week!

My employer is kind but I took the initiative to return to work earlier than most in hopes it would help me get on track. The only thing is that there is something going on in the back of my mind that I can’t nip to work productively. They’ve given me plenty of advice on professionals who can help me deal with this so I’m taking them up on their offer and support in hopes I can be a productive member of the workplace again. Thank you for your support I really appreciate it!

This is awesome! Thank you for the well written advice. Funnily enough I used these steps to beat my procrastination before the sad events that occurred. I should revisit them in the same manner and see if it helps. Thanks again!