personal

talking about it

Some people find that talking about what’s happened, or how they’re feeling, is helpful, even though it can be really hard. Here are some ideas from people who use this site for talking about your experience:

...its better to talk and get it out the way because if you keep it bottled you will feel even more miserable then you ever did. Believe me. Its the truth im a teenager myself and ive only just learnt that when i cry and talk about things it really helps.

...people react with loss in different ways. Talk to people dont let your hurt grow until you break down...

there are people you can talk to who keep whatever you tell them confidential like Childline (0800 11 11) or on a website like there4me.com

If you can talk to someone about how you are feeling that can help a lot too...

...wen u eva need 2 tlk dont bottle it all up let all ure emotions out - it might b easier sed then done but in time it'll get easier.

I know how hard it can get at times. I find it hard 2 tlk 2 my friends - well i don't really want people at skool noin coz they'll just feel sorry 4 me. But if u tlk 2 ure mates then they could help u. I go 2 counsillin - it helps in a way coz u get 2 get all ov ure feelins out.

I know that bottleing it up doesnt help anything it just makes things worse. I found just talking to people about what sort of person he was helps me...

Its good to keep talking about them because its good to let out all your feelings and keep their spirits alive!

I think the main thing with bereavement is being able to talk to someone about your loss. That way the hurt doesn't stay bottled up and causing more heartache as you have nowhere to vent your pain. There is not set way for people to grieve, what ever you do is normal for you so don't worry about it.

i told a teacher i trusted and now i have council it helps a lot

if u r ever upset don't hold it bk let ppl no, talk 2 them tell them how u feel even cry, jus never let urself down

I'd encourage people in a similar situation to talk, it might be hard at the time, but it only gets harder later on...

if u wanna talk this site is really good for advice. every1 on here has been through different things, even though they're all pretty similar.

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