My dad died

[JustSaltPlease]

Found him this afternoon. I'm in shock and don't know how to cope

So sorry for your loss @JustSaltPlease
Are you with family/friends at the moment?

I’m so sorry. Not just for the loss of your father but that you were the one to discover him. That must have been really upsetting

I’m so sorry @JustSaltPlease. Different in some ways but I found my DH when he died suddenly and I felt the same, that I would never be able to cope. I promise it does get easier though – the pain and the flashbacks lessen and life comes through again. I’m three and a half years on now and I still miss him every day but I don’t have the flashbacks any more and when I think of him it’s a lovely thing rather than a painful thing. Sending love. Please do keep talking to us.

Yes my partner is here. Although sleeping. I managed an hour I think. Such a mixture of feelings, fear seems to be strong for some reason. Thank you for replying

I am.so sorry for ur loss OP.

Very sorry for your loss @JustSaltPlease. I lost my darling Dad 9 years ago and still think about him and miss him every day. @peachgreen has some wise words.

Were you close to him?

So sorry for your loss

Sorry for your loss. I lost my dad a few months ago it is very painful but this group is so supportive and has really helped me xx

Sorry for late reply.

Still waiting for the post mortem. I feel in limbo and want to start planning funeral. Altho I'm already dreading that day

I'm so sorry. Do allow yourself time, time and time. You had a shock and a loss all in one. That takes a long while to work through. Did you expect it at all?

I'm so sorry. Do you have family or friends to support you?

Sorry for your loss. If you have trouble sleeping, the doctor can prescribe sleeping pills to get you through the next couple of nights. It will help you to cope better if you’re rested.

Feel free to talk about your Dad if it would help. What was his name?

Hi, he wasn't in particularly great health but it was still very sudden.

The coroner called today, death has been recorded as natural causes but he apparently had bronchial pneumonia. I wish I'd checked on him sooner :( he must have been unwell.

I was hoping it was a quick cardiac arrest, but now it seems like he may have struggled for breath