Sadness, Despair and Depression

Sadness, despair and deep depression are typical and almost inevitable following the loss of a loved one to suicide. 

As a survivor, you may cry often and easily.  Tears are an honest expression of how you feel.  Sadness can last for quite a while. Feelings of sadness and loss can erode your appetite, sleep, energy level and relationships.  You may have a strong feeling of wanting to be alone. This may even mean that you do not want to be around other close family members or friends. As time passes, it is important to reach out to those who are close to share feelings as well as stories about your loved one.  This is part of your healing. "I felt pain like I have never felt before, it was an ordeal to do anything and the guilt was tearing me apart. ... There are days when I hear a tune, visit a place, go to a function or just have a thought and the pain returns." Noel Taylor View Camila's story:  "A part of us has died too."