Totally lost

Losing a partner
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I lost my wife 9 weeks ago, I am absolutely desolate without her, I have high anxiety and severe depression I have been to all NHS places for help and nothing seems to work. I really feel that I cannot go on.

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Hi Chris, I’m so sorry for your loss.
I doubt I can say much to make you feel better, other than letting you know you’re not alone.
Lot’s of us have found support here, just sharing our story and knowing there are others who will listen.
:people_hugging:

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Hi @Chris71

I agree with @S_Diva
We’re all here to listen and support you.
We all understand

Sending a big hug :people_hugging:

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Hello @Chris71,

I’m so sorry about your wife. I can hear the pain in your words. I’m glad you’ve reached out to the community and I hope you find it to be a support to you.

We know that a lot of people experience suicidal thoughts when they are grieving. We have a video about it here which you might find helpful:

https://griefguide.sueryder.org/support/suicide

You’ve mentioned that you’ve already been to NHS places for help. I’m sorry that nothing has seemed to work. But if you do feel that you might harm yourself or end your life, it’s an emergency and you need urgent support.

  • If these thoughts of suicide become overwhelming, please call 999 or contact your GP for an emergency appointment immediately.

  • Samaritans are available 24/7 to talk about anything that you are worried about in confidence. You can call them on 116 123.

  • Shout are contactable by text, 24/7. You can text REMEDY to 85258 and talk to them about anything.

  • You can also find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline.

Sue Ryder offers an online bereavement counselling service. This is a free service and sessions are held via video chat so you can attend from home. There’s more information about this service here: sueryder.org/counselling.

You can also make an appointment with your GP and ask to be referred to bereavement counselling or other support services in your area.

You deserve care and support so please, @Chris71, get in touch with one of these services.

Take care,
Seaneen

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So sorry @Chris71 . We’re all going through the same thing and understand how you feel. Keep posting on here; we’re here to listen.

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Reaching out is one of the bravest but hardest steps. You are not alone and you will find so much help and support here.

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Hi Chris. We all understand how you feel. This is the hardest thing. You are not alone.
Come on here every day and tell us how you’re doing.
Do you have family nearby?

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Hi@Chris71,
So sorry about yr wife.
Really I am echoing the same sentiments of others on the forum.
Please keep posting as you are not alone -we all understand.

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