Would you take a pill to help with grieving?
07-03-2010, 11:49 AM
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No, I would not want to take that pill. For me, what gives life so much meaning is the depth of emotions I feel...joy, happiness, laughter, sadness, and grief. Every emotion is a part of life...it makes me who I am.
07-03-2010, 12:12 PM
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You have to deal with it sooner or later. It's part of life. I took a pill after my husband died to help me sleep. I was his caregiver for over a year and I kept waking up hearing him call out for me to help him. Once I started getting sleep, I was able to eat again, and then I started healing. nope...nothing that would alter the mind like that pill sounds like it does.
07-03-2010, 12:58 PM
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First I don't understand what 'not caring about certain people' has to do with 'grieving the loss of...'.
Does grieving have to be faced? Yes and how we each face it is totally individual.
Does it overcome us at times (right after and then maybe certain times of the year)? Yes
How long should it last? Only God knows
Should we get counseling for it? Sometimes
Should we take medication for it? Perhaps
Should we tell others to 'just move on' - Never!
Like depression medication, there are some people that think it's hokey pokey stuff. I believe in the chemical work of the brain. Some people are genetically made up 'incorrectly' and need medication to function properly, just like high blood pressure medication and diabetes medication (and any other medication you can think of that will fix something that's 'incorrect' in the body).
Hopefully people who are grieving have a network of family and friends who will be there (and watch out for them) till they are able to function ok.
Deep deep deep subject that could go on and on.
Would I take a medication to help me with the depression of grieving? - Yes, if the grieving made me totally unfunctional.
Does grieving have to be faced? Yes and how we each face it is totally individual.
Does it overcome us at times (right after and then maybe certain times of the year)? Yes
How long should it last? Only God knows
Should we get counseling for it? Sometimes
Should we take medication for it? Perhaps
Should we tell others to 'just move on' - Never!
Like depression medication, there are some people that think it's hokey pokey stuff. I believe in the chemical work of the brain. Some people are genetically made up 'incorrectly' and need medication to function properly, just like high blood pressure medication and diabetes medication (and any other medication you can think of that will fix something that's 'incorrect' in the body).
Hopefully people who are grieving have a network of family and friends who will be there (and watch out for them) till they are able to function ok.
Deep deep deep subject that could go on and on.
Would I take a medication to help me with the depression of grieving? - Yes, if the grieving made me totally unfunctional.
07-03-2010, 01:05 PM
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I think everyone deals with greiving in different ways. There are some who need help whether it is thru counceling or pills. I know that greiving over a loved one or pet is the natural order of life. I am still greiving over a miscarriage I had over 7 years ago but it is not depression just something natural and I will for the rest of my life. I wouldn't want a pill to take these feelings away from me. I just look at my other 3 children and thank God for them.
07-03-2010, 02:04 PM
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I wish there was a pill to keep me from eating so much when I am grieving! The death of someone close to me has derailed my healthy lifestyle twice. That is also depressing. But I wouldn't take the other pill.
07-03-2010, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltinghere
First I don't understand what 'not caring about certain people' has to do with 'grieving the loss of...'.
Does grieving have to be faced? Yes and how we each face it is totally individual.
Does it overcome us at times (right after and then maybe certain times of the year)? Yes
How long should it last? Only God knows
Should we get counseling for it? Sometimes
Should we take medication for it? Perhaps
Should we tell others to 'just move on' - Never!
Like depression medication, there are some people that think it's hokey pokey stuff. I believe in the chemical work of the brain. Some people are genetically made up 'incorrectly' and need medication to function properly, just like high blood pressure medication and diabetes medication (and any other medication you can think of that will fix something that's 'incorrect' in the body).
Hopefully people who are grieving have a network of family and friends who will be there (and watch out for them) till they are able to function ok.
Deep deep deep subject that could go on and on.
Would I take a medication to help me with the depression of grieving? - Yes, if the grieving made me totally unfunctional.
Does grieving have to be faced? Yes and how we each face it is totally individual.
Does it overcome us at times (right after and then maybe certain times of the year)? Yes
How long should it last? Only God knows
Should we get counseling for it? Sometimes
Should we take medication for it? Perhaps
Should we tell others to 'just move on' - Never!
Like depression medication, there are some people that think it's hokey pokey stuff. I believe in the chemical work of the brain. Some people are genetically made up 'incorrectly' and need medication to function properly, just like high blood pressure medication and diabetes medication (and any other medication you can think of that will fix something that's 'incorrect' in the body).
Hopefully people who are grieving have a network of family and friends who will be there (and watch out for them) till they are able to function ok.
Deep deep deep subject that could go on and on.
Would I take a medication to help me with the depression of grieving? - Yes, if the grieving made me totally unfunctional.
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