I lost my mum on boxing day, very suddenly. She was only 63 years old and we were not expecting it at all. I was with her for her last few hours and I can’t stop replaying every moment. It was a very harrowing 12 hours where she was unconscious but not at peace. I keep replaying this in my head and it comes back with a thud every few days. I don’t know how to stop this.
Hello @Laurabp1, I am so sorry for the loss of your mum. I can see that you’re new, and I hope you find the community to be a support. Many of our members have experienced the sudden loss of a loved one and will understand some of what you’re going through.
I wanted to share this with you which talks about flashbacks and sudden losses, like the one you sadly experienced: https://sudden.org/help-for-friends-and-communities/grief-disorders-and-ptsd
You may also find the following Sue Ryder resources helpful:
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Our Online Bereavement Support, which includes our free online bereavement counselling which is held via video chat, our Grief Guide which has interactive tools to help you cope with grief, and Grief Coach, where you can receive personalised support via text.
You are not alone - please do keep reaching out, we are listening.
Take care
Seaneen
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