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How to overcome loneliness after the death of a spouse?
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I have suffered a stroke after finding my husband dead on our living room floor I am on several bp meds and levothyroxine I have not been sleeping and I dream of my husband and wake up expecting to find him but he isn t here we were so close and did everything together I was his care taker for 40 years he was diabetic and had heart trouble I know the medical reasons he died but not the logical one like why when I spent my whole life working and raising our kids and keeping things going why isn t he here now and I am retired/disabled and alone he was my world and I don t know what to do to try to move on my son keeps saying I should be over it its been almost 6 years I say I will never be over it I don t even know if I can learn to live with it I feel like I am being punished but don t know what I did wrong- thank you for whatever advice you can give
gpt
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I can understand. My empathy. Loosing near and dear do provide a shock and in your case, it was stroke. Hope you are ding well after the stroke except your psychological issue. Loosing near and dear one causes depression and depression is common with everyone. It will take some time for anyone to come out of the depression. You should also understand that this depression is mostly deep disappointment. You can consult a psychiatrist if you are badly affected by the deep disappointment. Otherwise, it will go off its own. Engage in activities and outdoor games as much as possible. Be with your friends, family, kids, be outside, etc. Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards.