What medication do people take to calm down after there child dies?

Answer 1

You should really seek advice from a doctor. I realize this may be a very trying time and that's what it would take is time yet always be there however, you may not necessarily need any medication - there isn't a pill to fix a broken heart. Some individuals may be treated for anxiety or depression which would be an antidepressant. However, maybe a herbal remedy might be of interest and less of a dependency such as St. John's Wort but talk to the pharmacist where you were to buy it due the the reaction St. John's Wort may have with other medications you may be on just to be safe. Support groups are always helpful as well or if you don't feel up to a group of people seek advice from a psychologist.

When an individual close to us dies we tend to think how it effects us in a negative aspect. We have been conditioned as humans in our society to be selfish towards death as opposed to thinking how they had a positive impact on our lives and celebrate the life they did have.

Take it one day at a time and take care.

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A doctor will prescribe a short term anxiety medication, if needed. However, it is best to build some calming activities into your lifestyle as well. It will take some time to find your bearings, and that is not a fixed period of time. So, a walk with a friend or spouse in the mornings is a great start. Make sure you eat balanced meals and take a basic multi-vitamin.