My dear partner died six months ago and I’ve experienced grief in so many different ways. Now I’m losing my confidence and I sometimes feel confused. Do others feel like this or is it purely age related?
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Dear Bonnie
Are you sleeping? Drinking enough? Could you have a UTI? It could be stress, lack of sleep, not eating or drinking enough but if in doubt speak to your GP or pharmacist. I know I have trouble focusing on things when I’ve not slept.
Look after yourself x
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So sorry for your loss @Bonnie3 .
Have you heard about grief brain? People don’t realise that it’s real. Grief brain is that fog you’re in; it’s that confusion you’re in where things that you would normally just do, but now you can’t figure them out. If you feel overwhelmed by the day-to-day stuff get support.
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Hi Bonnie, six months of stress and grieving, lack of sleep etc can certainly take it’s toll. I agree with Helen that it’s a good idea to have a chat with your GP. Especially if you haven’t been eating properly or sleeping well.
Wishing you all the best
Tom 
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Hello, there has been threads on a loss of confidence on here, so I think.iy may he related to grief, after all our worlds have been shattered & we’ve lost our security so I think quite normal to feel a loss of confidence & confused, I found it did pass in time
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I also lost my confidence after my husband died . Slowly it has returned. I also got a bit confused about somethings , it was a bit like my head wasn’t attached to my body if that makes sense. Pleased to say things have improved and I know longer feel like that .
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Thank you everyone for your support. X
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Hi @Bonnie3 I cannot add a lot more to what the good people on this thread have already said. Everyone’s experience and reaction to loss and grief is very different. I can only urge you to be kind to yourself and seek support from the lovely people on this site that have helped me so much with my unwanted or wished for journey that we all share. Like everyone else will say, I am here if you ever wish to unload or just talk nonsense to. Take care, Matt x
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