Nightmare

Losing a parent
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Hi all, I’m new, I’m Sarah,

For context, My dad has passed away 25 years ago, my mam and uncle within a few years of each other ( 2020/2022) have died, I was extremely closed to both of them, My mam was End of Life for 8 years, and my uncle passed from leukemia within 18 months of his diagnosis. Is death was a shock, my mam’s was like a ticking time bomb,

I been struggling with both their deaths, I have nightmares about their deaths and in the nightmares, I’m trying to fix their deaths and bring them back, I dream they are alive and when boom I wake up! And all over again they are gone.

I’m in this rut now that I struggle with Depression and Anxiety, nightmares relationship problems, today I started taking Citalopram. And I’m hopeful this will help,

Sorry for the rant. I was just wondering if anyone has been through the nightmares and what did you do to help solve it.

Sarah x

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Hello @Sarah401,

I can see that you’re new to the community, so I wanted to say that I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, mam and uncle that brings you here.

I’m sure someone will be along to offer their support, but I wanted to share a few Sue Ryder resources with you that may help right now.

We also have a couple of articles on tips to help your sleep routine and the physical symptoms of grief, which you may also find helpful to read and to help with your nightmares.

Thank you again for sharing – please keep reaching out and know that you are not alone.

Take care,

Naoise

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Thank you so much, I will have a read through them