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Bereavement and grief

CFen

My brother died suddenly in December, and it's been a really really tough time.

When he passed, I'd been in a new job for just six weeks. I've found the last few months to be overwhelming and I've now had to take some time off work sick. The time off has made me realise that one of the reasons I was exhausted all the time is that my executive function, which is usually okay-ish, has been severely affected by the grief. I am constantly distracted, unable to start tasks, really struggle to process information, and really forgetful. My brain is like a conveyor belt of constantly passing thoughts, none of which I can grab hold of and do anything with.

Has anyone been through similar, and have coping strategies and/or ways to improve executive function whilst under this much stress.

Thanks in advance!

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  • Firstly, it sounds really hard for you to deal with but it depends on the individual and how much this person meant to you in my opinion. 

    For example I live in a supported accommodation to support young people with Autism and other complex / physical / emotional challenging behaviours so the end of the day  I have lived in this supported accommodation for 2 coming onto 3 years now. We recently had a girl that lived here named Sue she passed away in her sleep (was a shock for me) I wasn't expecting this but it happened? it took a few months to get them to find the reason for her death. I found out eventually it was from alcohol drinking. and some level of alcohol misuse my supported accommodation boss informed me of it. 

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  • Firstly, it sounds really hard for you to deal with but it depends on the individual and how much this person meant to you in my opinion. 

    For example I live in a supported accommodation to support young people with Autism and other complex / physical / emotional challenging behaviours so the end of the day  I have lived in this supported accommodation for 2 coming onto 3 years now. We recently had a girl that lived here named Sue she passed away in her sleep (was a shock for me) I wasn't expecting this but it happened? it took a few months to get them to find the reason for her death. I found out eventually it was from alcohol drinking. and some level of alcohol misuse my supported accommodation boss informed me of it. 

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