I'm struggling to cope with my dad passing

My dad passed away in February of this year (2019) after being diagnosed with Cancer, in the September prior. He wasn't well for a long, long time before  that but he wasn't the type to go to the doctors - anyway, after a short, and horrific 6 months..of my dad being scared, feeling alone, crying everynight. He passed peacefully, as he was in a hospice for his final week. Even so, i can't help but cry (only when I'm alone though). I have a video of my dad and i watch it when i miss him, just to hear his voice. I can't show emotions to my family or friends, because i don't want to be a downer. I am really struggling and don't know what i can do in myself, to feel a little bit more...normal again?

  • Sorry to hear of your loss, I also lost my Dad april 2019. I still find it hard to talk to others in deepth and to tell them what is really on my mind. I went to the Drs just after his passing and naturally i cried so was prescribed anti-depressants. I knew this wasnt for me, but i knew that for myself (28) and my daughter (1) i needed to talk. I went to the hospice who had helped/supported my dad and my family through the roller coaster 17 months. I had bereavement counciling, This really helped my to get my head clearer and to be told that my feelings of numbness, confusion sadness etc was ok. This is the first massive bereavement i have faced. I finished councilling in August. But i still have many days where i dont feel me or happy the sense of lose if strong still. 

    Take care xx