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Phantom1Contributor
Hi
I'm getting really down at the moment I just don't want to be here anymore. My best friend passed away a month ago and I just missing her so much, that I can stop crying and I tried to tell my family but they some of my family members say I should be over it by now.
My friend passed away suddenly, I am just at a lost, and at the moment my OCD thoughts and depression are worst then every.
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Unknown userMember
Hi @Phantom1
There is no time to say grief ends.
My father passed away a long time ago. I still miss him.
It is not really getting over it, it is more like enjoy the memories but still function.
We all want our friends to function if something happened.
One month is not long.
Sorry when you were so close.
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Phantom1Contributor
Yes we were like sister. It's just really hard because had be friends for 36 years. She was the first person I told about my mental health because I knew she would judge me or stigmatic me.
In response to: Grief
Zoe7Senior Contributor
Grief has no timeline or end date @Phantom1 Those that do not understand just don't get it - and that is their issue to deal with. Take all the time you need as grief affects us all in different ways. Have your tried griefline They have a phone service from 8am - 8pm (Mon-Fri) 1300 845 745
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Phantom1Contributor
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Phantom1Contributor
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