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I lost my mother in July last year (2022) and my father in 2020 July. I felt what I became, an orphan. I used to have panic attacks and nightmares (almost every night) for a month and a half after my mother's passing. But I managed with breathing exercises. I thought my grief will come down in time so I made myself busy with work. But it still feels like I lost them just yesterday and I fall into an emotional mess-pit at times.
Can you give me advice on how to cope with emotional trauma and loss. I might be open to therapy but I do not wish to take medication. Please advise likewise.
P.S. I'm an introvert who's never been comfortable talking about feelings.
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It seems to be post traumatic depression.
It needs to addressed asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively.
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Please open up with your friends or dear ones and release ur bottled up emotions ...you will heal with time...speak to a professional...
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Hi,It seems you are undergoing many traumatic experiences.You will be able to address the issue with the help of a professional.
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Consult a psychologist
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Its okay to he introvert. Its okay to be in grief about a loss you have faced. But everything passes on with time , even sadness .
Consult a Psychologist for proper therapeutic session which will allow you in getting over the grief.
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try mindfulness
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Consult with psychologist to resolve inner conflicts
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You say you managed or tried to manage your grief for some time, probably with breathing exercises. It is not clear if you have a family of your own, if you are married etc. from what you have written. You feel you are an introvert and feel uncomfortable talking about your feelings with someone.
One of the ways we cope with the emotions associated with loss of close people is by building closer relationships with some others. This helps because you have someone you can connect closely with and also you can share your feelings and emotions with such a person or persons. Your current state of mind does not seem to offer any such scope. That prompts me to suggest you to go in for some therapy sessions with an experienced psychologist. You may learn to connect better with others, establish close relationships with some and also to handle your emotions better from the sessions.
You have mentioned that you do not like medication. I too would not suggest you to start medication for your current state of mind straight away. But I would also like to tell you that there is no harm in seeking medication (which in most cases would be for shorter durations and aimed at preparing your mind to accept the therapy sessions well). So, please consult a psychologist and start your therapy sessions. You are very likely to get a clearer picture of what you need to do ahead, from those sessions.
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Please consult a psychologist.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... You need to address these issues in a therapeutic setting. Grief Counselling is very much real and it is not like giving sympathy or something. It works at a very latent level and help the individual overcome their grief more effectively. No one can change what you have lost but the thoughts and emotions it created doesn't need to continue in your mind. It is okay to be an introvert, mental/emotional health treatments do not require a particular personality type to be effective.
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Consult a Psychologist.
Grief Counselling is required.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
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18 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can consult a therapist for a counseling therapy..
You can also reach me for an appointment..
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