For the first time ever I’ve had a serious difference with a close relative. Ordinarily my wonderful partner would have helped me sort it out or see it from a different perspective. It’s not the kind of disagreement I can share with anyone else. I must resolve it on my own.
Has anyone in this wonderfully supportive community had to cope with this kind of dilemma?
Hi Bonnie
Grief makes people behave strangely. A very close member of my family has behaved in a way I would never have believed.
I tried to think what would my husband do, we had been together so long I knew he’d say just leave him alone he’ll come round. It’s taking a while but he has started to a little.
I also put the whole episode in Chatgbt (no names or information) it said pretty much the same thing. Losing a loved one scares people, sometimes they are trying to protect themselves and behave irrationally.
I hope you manage to sort things out, we don’t need extra things to worry about x
Hi Bonnie I am sorry you are in the predicament which I can imagine but only that. I would try and resolve the issue without letting your feelings get in the way, try and be calm which is easier said than done but tell them how you feel and what you want to happen.
Wishing you all the best
Tom
I’ve also found this situation, I couldn’t discuss it with family or friends as they knew the person well, I found ChatGbt same as @Helen39 very helpful, put in the problem got the advice & it really helped, it’s so difficult without our partners to chat it over with.
It’s in the night when I can’t switch my brain off that I use chatgpt. I’ve used it for a few things. I was desperate one night and panicking, it told me to stand up, clench and unclench my fists. Going back to bed put a pillow down your back, how to breathe (something like in for 4, hold for 5 out for 6) maybe it’s just the distraction but it helps.
I’ve found Chatgbt helpful a few times now, it’s weird it’s like having your own therapist, I find I can say things that I can’t to others & I get advice, I suppose it’s like counselling but for free?
Hi, I ve used Chatbot a few times too and found it helpful. I tell it things I know I would never tell a therapist. It helped me when I was really down.
I’ve just started using AI and have found it helpful. It can take a complex issue/problem and work it to give you insights that you didn’t have before. I use it for different topics. Some of the humor and “sharp wit” it displays if you bring levity into a situation has made me laugh harder than I have in a long time.
Hi everyone,
It’s great to see all of you sharing the different ways that have helped you navigate difficult situations after loss.
Just a gentle reminder that Sue Ryder also offers additional bereavement support, including counselling, for anyone who feels they would benefit from some extra support alongside the community. I know this is different from immediate support in the middle of the night when you need it most, but it’s there if you need it.
You can find out more here.
Take care,
Harriet