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Feeling Depressed

how would i write out how i feel? like i have lost my dad in October 13, 2013 and i have been dealing with my moms depression, hurt, and including my hurt and its just to much on me. i do go see a doctor for counsiling but id really like to know how i can write out my feelings on how i feel from the time of my dads passing til now. but also include the stuff i have been through with my mom. please help me
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss and I understand that you must be going through a very difficult time. From the description of your symptoms it is likely that you are suffering from a prolonged grief reaction.

It is good that you have opted to go for counselling. Like you have mentioned it is a useful thing to talk about your feelings and vent out your emotions, especially when you are going through ongoing stressors. One suggestion is to maintain a 'cognitive diary' where you regularly record your thoughts and feelings. You can then reflect upon them or discuss about them to your therapist.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Feeling Depressed

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I m sorry to hear about your loss and I understand that you must be going through a very difficult time. From the description of your symptoms it is likely that you are suffering from a prolonged grief reaction. It is good that you have opted to go for counselling. Like you have mentioned it is a useful thing to talk about your feelings and vent out your emotions, especially when you are going through ongoing stressors. One suggestion is to maintain a cognitive diary where you regularly record your thoughts and feelings. You can then reflect upon them or discuss about them to your therapist. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist