Hey CCF, I just wanted to thank you all for keeping some light in my life. I have been suffering with several mental health issues and you all keep me going! Thanks so much!
I have been struggling with grief since my wife died 8 years ago. I nursed her at home to the very end. She simply wished to stay with me, and not go to hospital. The only love of my life. Inside it is still a hard life. HOPE But there are ways of dealing with the problems of life that most of us are faced with, sooner or later.
I medicate my grief by: In body: by exercising regularly, (table tennis and social walking groups), and maintaining a good low fat/salt/sugar diet, In mind: by developing and presenting a good sense of humor, and spending lots of time with my life long interest in numismatics, and being an active member of three classic car clubs, In spirit: by actively maintaining my Christian faith.
As long as my corpse presents itself with a smile on the face I will be happy as well. No guarantees though:- I still have to work on that!
I am terribly sorry for your loss Sel. I have experienced some loss, but nothing near that magnitude, though I'm sure one day I will.
Your methods are excellent. I found that walking on the beach, alone, during sunset was perfect for me. Hearing the waves crash against the shore, while looking at the array of colors across the sky gave me some peace.
My Christian faith could use some work however, as I've strayed a bit during these times. But that's besides the point.
You're a good man, I know it won't, but I hope each day becomes a little bit better for you.
As a parent I am always concerned in how my kids are going. It is harder for the current generation with problems that were much less for the generation that went before, with -cost of education without guarantee of a career -job insecurity -credit card debt -difficulty to save enough to guarantee a roof over your head for all of life -relationship breakdown -much greater availability of illegal drugs -interference of COVID-19 with all of the above.
I don't interfere their lives, so that they can get on without me, but I am always there for support them if required. A good dad goes to his grave worrying about his kids, whatever their age may be.
TCD, as you noted, it does help to have people you can interact with about a common interest. No pressures or expectations, just conversations and camaraderie. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
And Sel69, glad you are hanging in there.
Quote: I don't interfere their lives, so that they can get on without me, but I am always there for support them if required. A good dad goes to his grave worrying about his kids, whatever their age may be.
Boy oh boy, isn't that the truth. Hope your kids realize how perceptive you are. IMHO, humor can also be essential for a healthy mind.
Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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