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| Fri, 10-07-2005 - 12:25pm |
So, I've been "under the weather", but my mom left last Thursday, then school started adding stress, my period was late, it was a "new" moon (hehehe Mia!) well who wouldn't be anxious! I didn't go to chat, but I couldn't sleep either. I was up until almost 2 a.m. But I did have a revelation - it was the anniversary of my dh death. So...maybe subconsiously I remembered & just blocked it out. How could I have not remembered?? Every year, this is the absolute worse week of my life. And I mean that totally serious. If I had called my best friend, I'm sure she would have figured it out a week ago for me. Anyway, I'm thinking things will get back to "normal" here in the next few days. I always took vacation from work during this week as I know how bad the anxiety always is, whether I remember the date or not. Anyways, wanted to share!
Sheri Ann

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At least you are aware of this trigger, Sheri Ann, and that is important. I know I'm late in posting a reply, so I hope you're feeling a bit better by now. Glad you shared. :)
Kendra
The same thing happens to me on the anniversary of my father's death. I know it is probably not as bad as losing your DH. We (my 3 sisters and mom) try to get together for dinner on that day just to remember him. I think it works for us.
I hope you are feeling better.
Alison
Thank you Alison. I can't imagine how I will feel when I lose my mom, dad or nana. We are so close. I think it was Keitha that said the anniversaries of significant events really do affect us - it is so true. The idea of a get together is a good one. I wish I had someone here to share that with. I never thought of it & I'm sure it would have helped my son & I when I was in CT. Thank you for caring, this is such a wonderful, caring community.
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
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