When grief turns into depression

Hello,

 

I lost my Mum last year to breast cancer. I feel as though I have definitely healed a lot since the loss. However, there is a definite feeling of hopelessness which has started to creep in more, especially over the last month or so. I don't think coronavirus has helped the situation. With no holidays or anything to look forward to there hasn't been much distraction from these feelings. I'm wondering, has any body else had grief turn into depression? I definitely feel I have symptoms of depression but I am also still just over a year in after the death of my Mum. The loss of her has really made me evaluate my life and I was due to make some big changes...then 2020 happened. I think its a combination of grief and the way the world is now - its totally grinding me down. Wishing everyone well and would love to hear from you if you've been feeling similar x x x

  • Hi KS73,

    It sounds quite understandable for you to be feeling the way you're feeling, and I think you have explained it quite well in terms of the potential reasons. Loss of someone close, particularly a parent, is an incredibly difficult thing to come to terms with, and the emotional journey so to speak may have different aspects to it. Coupling that with this year in general certainly may help to explain things.

    I'm sure there will be others here who have experienced something similar. If you're finding your emotions or feelings difficult to deal with, do speak to someone such as your GP about it. And of course as always we are here for support on this forum if you ever want to write things down.

    Try to keep taking care of yourself and doing things you enjoy, including making small plans for things to look forward to, as it's often the little things that can make the most difference.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator