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Haunted by the images of my mum taking her last breath. I have tried to be strong but I'm struggling

Barneythedog
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After a brave 2 and a half year battle with cancer I lost my wonderful mum in February this year.

I saw her take her last breath in hospital and can't stop seeing it. It took the doctor 7 hours to arrive and I was left alone with her the whole time in a hospital room.

I've tried to keep busy but have nightmares almost every night. I've spoken to my gp but he was very unhelpful.

I'm on the waiting list for help but have been told it could be months before I can speak to someone 

I'm on my own and have tried to be strong but I'm struggling 

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    Hello, sorry to hear about your mum. I went through something similar with my Dad when he passed away in August. Being there as he took his last breath felt so surreal and I still have that feeling of numbness when i think back to it. Night times are the worst but I find it helps talking about it to people you dont know on forums like this. Always here if you need a chat.

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    Hello, sorry to hear about your mum. I went through something similar with my Dad when he passed away in August. Being there as he took his last breath felt so surreal and I still have that feeling of numbness when i think back to it. Night times are the worst but I find it helps talking about it to people you dont know on forums like this. Always here if you need a chat.

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