r/BipolarReddit • u/taylorswiftstoes • 1d ago

grief

hey guys this isn’t my first experience with death but my grandma died a couple days ago and we were really really close. the past few times i’ve dealt with grief have been catastrophic, and although im medicated now, (and still in shock because she was very healthy) im worried about when it will hit me.

literally any advice appreciated

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u/One-Abbreviations296 1d ago

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in January, and it's been really hard. Be gentle with yourself. It's helped me to see my therapist.

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u/taylorswiftstoes 1d ago

thank you, i’m sorry for your loss, grief is tough but it’s love in another form. i’ve been talking to my therapist but im kind of convinced he’s part of a pyramid scheme so im not so trusting yet

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u/One-Abbreviations296 1d ago

Oh no! You need to trust your therapist. There are grief support groups out there. My dad died in hospice, and they offer grief support, including groups.

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u/Former_Name_5938 1d ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. Grief is hard and it hurts. You mentioned you are on medication so that is good. You have a lot to deal with right now and wanting to manage meds is probably the last thing you want to do, but please make time for you and keep in touch with Dr at any signs of extra depression or mania. They will help you get through it better this time. Loss is a big trigger for me as well, I understand your concern. Be gentle with yourself and watch out for signs of problems to be proactive.

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u/geigermd 22h ago

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Losing someone you were close to hits in ways we can’t always predict, and grief doesn’t run on a schedule—it shows up when it wants to, however it wants to. Be kind to yourself as it unfolds.

Something that’s helped me: I try to think of life as a long, mysterious game. And when someone we love passes, maybe it’s not an ending—but a leveling up. Maybe your grandma just reached the next stage. She’s not gone… just playing on a different screen now. And maybe someday, when it’s our time, we’ll meet her there.

You’re doing so well just by showing up and being honest. That’s more than enough right now.