Posted by Catmom on January 14, 2004, at 11:00:43
In reply to Heartbroken, posted by shytilwet on January 8, 2004, at 8:39:26
My heart really goes out to you. I think that you are in one of the most challenging positions that I can imagine anyone must face.
Perhaps you can try an SSRI anti-depressant, or have you already done that?My sons are older than your son is, so it's nto really a fair comparison, but when I am separated for a long time I am able to help myself a bit by doing something: knitting them an afghan, for example. Learning to knit, sew, crochet, do needlepoint, embroidery, really helped me get through a lengthy grieving process when I was younger. I also had pets: for me, cats (look at my screen name). Nothing can be a substitute, but trying to be strong is important.
I, too, have been in situations where I wanted to drift off to a permanent sleep. It passes; it goes away.
I, too, would be very heart-broken and I hope that you will continue to post and that you'll get some benefits from the links which starrlight posted for you.
Take good care.
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