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Honestly it is part of the Grieving process. It can and does trigger major depression if you have problems with that as well. Try not to focus on the loss, I know it's easier said than done. Try to Focus on what made your MOM special to you. Remeber her smile her humour Her warmth , don't regret rejoice in her memory

Psychologists tell us that there is a grieving path; anger, denial, acceptance, stuff like that. We need to walk the path. If we skip steps, or linger too long in one, then we have trouble.

37 is way too young to lose your mother, so yes it should hit you really hard! You may need some professional help to deal with it properly. This is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of loss!

Oh sweetie. I am so sorry to hear that your mom is gone. I agree with Druid. Again, I am sorry for your loss.

I was in your shoes a year ago. After my mother passed on 3/24/07 I was in a fog for several weeks. Didn't even remember the funeral. I constantly replayed the night she died over and over in my head. I cried every single day. My doctor finally increased my antidepressant and my family supported me constantly. I started coming out of the fog in about June. I make myself remember my Mom, the way she was before she became ill. I made myself go through pictures of our younger days to dredge up happy memories. So, yes, your mother's passing could have exacerbated your depression. See your doctor. But this is still very fresh for you and you are going through a normal process. It sucks! I kept telling myself it was her time to go, and she had said she wanted to "go home". But she was 82 years old. I hope you find the peace you so deserve and need. My prayers are with you.

im at the same place right now.My mum died dec07.Im not coping at the moment.I know how you feel.

We had both moms put into Nursing Homes last year, then both suddenly died. This did affect my depression in a major way. I didnt have bereavement counseling, I probably should have. Although our moms were mid eighties there is still a bog part of me missing. Christmas was horrid, left me so empty. So what I saying is, I know what you feeling.

Leslie, your emotions and lack of energy is completely understandable. Allow yourself to grieve and release your emotions. It's exhausting trying to keep them bottled up. Share your feelings with someone who can sit there with you and at the very least, just listen to you. And an event such as this can definitely trigger depression. It's so good of you to be able to recognize that and articulate where you are right now. That's a good sign you have everything in check. Don't be in a rush to be superwoman again. Just allow life to takes it's course for a few weeks and be you. This time will pass.

Everything you are feeling is understandable. You are grieving a great loss. I agree with Druid in the aspect that you should keep your Mom's memory alive. The grief is something that happens without our permission. The shock waves from it take some time to smooth out. Hugs, Mary

Yes, grieving can feel out of control. The whole situation is out of control. It is normal to feel all that you are. The advice you have been given is very good. Walk through the pain, don't avoid. There will be smoother patches in the process.