How do u get over someone after they commited suicide?!


Question:

How do u get over someone after they commited suicide?

my best friend commited suicide and i cant move on my boyfriend is trying to help but i cant seem to focus on anything life seems like its never gonna get going again if u have ever had this happen or if u have any ideas how do u get back into the swing of things? please help thank u

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3 weeks ago
ive tried talking to a psychiatrist but he just made me think it was my fault while trying to "help" me so i stopped going


Answers:

To begin, I am sorry that your experience with the psychiatrist didn't work. I don't know why he/she would suggest you were to blame. But in my opinion, it is an unfair burden to suggest.

What you are experiencing is normal. Dealing with suicide is beyond most of us. We suffer the agony and depression of losing someone we love. But we also struggle with wondering what we could have done to make a difference. We struggle with things we wish we had said or done. Fights or disagreements grow in power and haunt us.

It is normal to struggle with the depression for 6 months or longer. Your boyfriend sounds very special. Knowing that someone cares and is willing to walk this journey with you will help.

Sadly suicide is something we will live with forever. Life will get better and the pain will diminish with time, but we will always remember and love that person and mourn their death.

I would suggest as others have that you visit with your pastor or a counselor. In most communities there are counselors who specialize in helping people deal with grief.

If you believe in prayer, it can also be a strength in our pain. Many of us have walked this journey. It isn't easy, but you can make it with support and time.

Pastor John




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