Dealing with a loss of a friend

[Lynn1682]

My friend passed away recently. I am really sad over it. It is heavy on my heart and I feel so alone. I can't sleep at night due to the anxiety. Any suggestions?

[reader]

Dear Lynn,

I am so sorry for your loss and the pain and sorrow you are feeling. I hope this article will help:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/teen-angst/201705/coping-the-death-friend

[SusanRO]

Dear Lynn,

          I am sorry as well for the loss of your friend.   My close friend passed away on November 22.  I have had a heavy heart too.

              I hope the article you were sent will help.   It helped me to talk with a friend we had in common about our experiences.

                    It helped me when I spoke about her to some of my friends on the phone.  I prayed every day and became grateful

                        for the good things my friend brought into my life.  If I wake up at night, I listen to music.  We all process grief in our

                          own ways is how I feel.   I am practicing being kind and gentle with myself.   Giving myself plenty of time to feel whatever

                              I feel.  Take good care.