Relapse! Coping, Symptoms and Tips.

[Darksky]

Anniversary’s are hard but for me, as time goes by, they become occasions to smile as you remember those we have lost.

Hope you have a few gentle smiles tomorrow Mrs.C

[Carnation]

Thank you Darksky x
I've nothing planned today. I'll just see which way the wind blows me.

[Lencoboy]

Anniversary’s are hard but for me, as time goes by, they become occasions to smile as you remember those we have lost.

Hope you have a few gentle smiles tomorrow Mrs.C

I have often been affected by 'anniversaries' of traumatic past events myself (not just bereavement-related but generally).

But over the past 10-15 years or so my emotional feelings during such 'anniversaries' have largely lessened compared to when I was younger.

Probably the 'seen it all before' stuff, and all that.

[pulisa]

I don't think you can compare this with the bereavement anniversary of a loved one though, Lenco?

I hope your day has been peaceful, Carnation and that the flowers helped xx

[MyNameIsTerry]

Carnation,

I was going to join you in chat for this as with our discussions last night it stupidly slipped my mind (I'm sure you understand why) so I'll say it here instead.

You did everything possible for your mum and she would be proud of you. All the emotions, anxiety and the frustration of the medical staff but you pushed through it.

Flowers sound nice. Your parents both liked their flowers. Will you be getting their favourites?

[Lencoboy]

I don't think you can compare this with the bereavement anniversary of a loved one though, Lenco?

I hope your day has been peaceful, Carnation and that the flowers helped xx

I seriously didn't mean to be insensitive in any way.

I also second your latter paragraph on behalf of Carnation.

[Scass]

Hope today was ok C x

[Carnation]

Lencoboy, I know you were not being insensitive, please don't worry.

It was ok thanks Cass. I was more anxious about it yesterday. Always the pre anxiety.

Terry, thank you for your kind words and your time considering your own situation. It's much appreciated.

Pulisa, it's strange how a vase of flowers can be so comforting. I couldn't get my mum's favourite and the one's I ordered wasn't available. The substitute was even better (probably mum's doing, lol).
It's also been a horrible weather day here, raining and very windy so it wasn't ideal for going out for a walk.
I watched a couple of films and pottered around the home. I made an effort to wear something nice because mum was always nagging me about looking scruffy, bless her. I always feel better once this anniversary has passed and it's been much easier with all the kind words. Thank you xx

[MyNameIsTerry]

Thanks Carnation.

I'm glad you found a nice vase to commemorate her. Think you're right there, she give it a nudge your way.

[pulisa]

I'm always relieved when "those" days pass too..I'm glad you got some comfort from the special flowers and I'm sure they will brighten your days in the coming week xx