2 months since dad passed away & feeling very numb

It's been nearly 2 months since my dad passed away and I still feel total numb , every time I feel myself getting upset I just completely shut it down I can not cope with the overwhelming feeling of sadness . 
I don't no how to get past this and I'm worried it's really not doing me any good just feeling numb all the time . I don't no what I'm doing I don't no what I'm supposed to be doing but I only do feel guilty for kind of pretending like it never happened. 

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  • Hello Imissmydad

    I'm so sorry to hear that you recently lost your Dad. Two months is still very early days in the journey that you're going through with grief but I do know that two months can also feel like a lifetime when you're missing someone that you loved. 

    Grief is a natural process but it can be devastating. Remember that the is no right nor wrong way to grieve and whilst at the moment numbing is the coping mechanism that you're using, at some point those feelings will come to the surface. Something that many people find helpful after a loss is to talk with someone other than a friend or family member. Having a safe space in which to talk about your Dad, his passing, and what you are experiencing can help you begin to process things. I'd encourage you to have a look at the website for an organisation called Cruse. They offer a number of different types of bereavement support and I know that many people have found their services invaluable. 

    As I said, it is still early days in this process. Be kind to yourself and don't expect too much. KNow that we're here to support you if we can. You're not alone in facing this. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Thank you for your reply , I have actually messaged cruse a few times I'm just not very good and never no what to say to them but I do start Counceling in January . It's a group Counceling im hoping there will be people closer to my age. I understand that losing your dad at any age is painfully but im only 25 and I feel robbed of my time with my dad but I understand there are people who are younger then me that also didn't get enough time it's just so hard 

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  • Thank you for your reply , I have actually messaged cruse a few times I'm just not very good and never no what to say to them but I do start Counceling in January . It's a group Counceling im hoping there will be people closer to my age. I understand that losing your dad at any age is painfully but im only 25 and I feel robbed of my time with my dad but I understand there are people who are younger then me that also didn't get enough time it's just so hard 

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