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Jacob101
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Hello to you reading,
I am thinking about attending a support group for people who have been bereaved by suicide but i am so anxious about it. Just wondering if people have ever or are currently going to support groups, what is your experience?
Thank you in advance,
Jessica
I am thinking about attending a support group for people who have been bereaved by suicide but i am so anxious about it. Just wondering if people have ever or are currently going to support groups, what is your experience?
Thank you in advance,
Jessica
''You were in the wilderness
Looking for your own purpose
Then you became a butterfly, a butterfly
I knew you always would''
- James Arthur (YOU)
Looking for your own purpose
Then you became a butterfly, a butterfly
I knew you always would''
- James Arthur (YOU)
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I attended a small 3 session support group known as changes it was a support group for depression. I was feeling depressed after a certain event and my doctor suggested it.
I thought it was going to be awkward but everyone was so nice. I was actually the youngest there as I was a little to old for the young persons one and just fitted into the adult one.
At first I sat on my own and when we went for a break did the same. The group was small and they all came sit with me asking how I was and stuff. It was a big help it really was.
I think it helps that everyone was in the same boat.
I'm ok now I'm not on medication anymore and I'm back to how I was before the event. I've still kept all the information as a just in case. If you're worried about not fitting in or not liking it. You could alway try it and then not go back it you don't feel comfortable.
But I think it's grate that you're looking into this.
All the best
EmmaXx
For many people support groups can seem scary, but it offers a place to share stories and experiences with others who have experienced a similar kinds of experiences. I found a bit of information on The Loss Foundation's website about their support groups and what to expect in a session. Some of what they do might be a little bit different to other support group sessions, but some of the information might be useful:
Hope that's helpful, do feel free to keep posting here whenever you want to talk things through
- Aife