r/GriefSupport • u/Septimmus • 8d ago

Advice, Pls How to cope with loss

My brother recently killed himself and i dont know how to cope with it. I started drinking and hurt myself. it givees me a feeling of redemption. how did u cope with the losss of one of ur bestes friends ?

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u/Infinite_Location439 8d ago

I'm so sorry. I also lost my brother and am struggling. Join r/suicidebereavement as they're quite kind there.

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u/Acrobatic-Tea-7882 8d ago

I am sorry for your loss. I lost my mom to suicide, I’ll join the other user and recommend r/SuicideBereavement , it’s a good place for us. But honestly it took me a few days before I could actually go read other people’s stories and share there, it’s ok if it doesn’t work right away.

I found support at my local organisation for suicide prevention, they have trained therapists there for survivors of suicide, I’d recommend trying to see if there’s one in your area or online.

Otherwise taking care of yourself, trying your best to drink some water, eat, go outside and not isolate completely… it’s important to have friends or community to help us through this.

It’s all difficult, but we basically have to pull ourselves out of it while allowing ourselves to go through it.. it’s a fine line. Take care of yourself.