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Comment by Dick on January 19, 2012 at 11:11pm

I had to go to customer site, first time since my son's passing. The people know me and my son well. They never mentioned anything and I felt the pressure; it eased later. When I was able to work alone, I shed a tear. I wish my son was back, that is not much to ask.

Comment by Lorraine on January 19, 2012 at 8:08pm

I have been taking lorazepam since Silas died; I recently stopped taking it and miss it.  I just decided that I would reserve it for panic attacks only.  Not sure if I am doing the right thing.  I don't think there is a right or wrong way to do this though, just an individual way of getting through the days and nights.  Some people who have never drank a day in their lives drink, some use medications, some probably use prayer.  I imagine all of us feel lost some of the time, regardless of what we do to help get through... Stephanie, I like what you wrote; and it is so true, this is the most shocking life changing experience... sending love to all

Comment by Stephanie on January 19, 2012 at 6:02pm

i take a sleeping pill each night. otherwise cant sleep and cant function the next day. its just the way it is, what can i say. not ideal, but then life isnt ideal!

Comment by Lisa Adams on January 19, 2012 at 3:53pm

This is a wonderful video from a local radio personality who lost his precious baby son 4 yrs ago today.  It's a little long but soooooo worth the listen! Hope it brings some comfort to hurting hearts today. It did to mine.  Hugs to you Lisa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuOV-UEKTps

Comment by Karen R. on January 19, 2012 at 12:00pm

I have been suffering from insomnia on and off since my son pased away. I am going through another phase of it the last 2-3 wks. It's really bad and i am so exhausted. I toss and turn all night thinking about my son. A couple of days before my son's funeral, my doctor called in a script for Ambien and Xanax. I did take the Xanax the day before and the day of my son's services but in the couple of months that followed, I flushed the rest all down the toilet because I was too tempted to take them all.  I don't need that temptation again, I don't need it to be easily accessible.  I guess I'll just suffer through it. I am thinking about trying yoga, it has been suggested to me by a few people.

Comment by Dick on January 19, 2012 at 6:42am

Robin, I think you are lucky to have someone to look after. I wish I had kids or grandkids.

Comment by Robin Jone on January 19, 2012 at 6:06am

I have to admit I do take an over the counter sleep aid, but I have had a problem with sleeping way before Zach died. I'm that age, where it is so much harder to fall asleep and stay asleep and I watch my two granddaughters most days so I have to be alert and able to deal with them. I am you too Anna, I swear if I try to stay awake for a show I really want to watch I fall asleep watching it but as soon as I go back to bed to sleep I'm wide awake it is so frustrating. I too don't drink but I'm not going to it has crossed my mind. I have been sober for 30 years and this has definitely been tough, even though I know drinking would only be a temporary relief, Zach's death would still be staring me in the face when I sobered up and then I would just have a hang over too on top of that. No thanks.

Comment by anna l. on January 19, 2012 at 2:34am

Im not a great one to give advice on sleeping.  It is after midnight and here I am....

Sometimes going for a walk after supper will help me sleep that night.  Often I can fall asleep with a tv show on that isnt too interesting that it makes me want to stay awake to watch it but it doesnt annoy the heck out me either.  I like game shows best for beating the sleep depriver.  And yes, one drink can help but if the need for more than one is there then I think I would choose to not have any either. 

 

Comment by Dick on January 19, 2012 at 1:28am

No matter how bad this hurts; I personally decided to meet it head on without crutches. I think the crutches only delay and drag out the misery. My wife feels the same; we have been offered prescriptions. We have turned them down.

I maybe using ice cream as a coping tool, always make me happy. I think it is relatively harmless.

Comment by Dick on January 19, 2012 at 1:23am

I stay up until sleepy, some nights only a few hours. I refuse to resort to drugs or drink.

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