What a Psychiatrist & a Nurse Want You to Know About Processing & Healing from Grief

[@TanaAmen_BSN_RN]

Glad to have spoken on such an important topic.

[@Samsara2408]

Thank you for sharing your story. Our story is similar, my mom died at 70 from stage 4 lung cancer and we took care of her. It has been 4 years and I miss her tremendously every day. I think I will be grieving until I am gone . She was extremely good human being. I love her, appreciate her and wish mom could have been longer in this life.

[@AmenClinic]

We are so sorry for your loss. We are here for you!

[@cindyjohnson3581]

There is no fear of death when you understand why we die, the condition of the dead and the hope for the dead. The truth sets you free! Free from false beliefs is a major freedom! My mother and my mother-in-law both just died in July. Knowing the truth gives real peace of mind & heart. 💕💕

[@LenaCabana]

"Great to see you My Love " That is beautiful Dr.Amen

[@AmenClinic]

Thanks for listening

[@lorriheffner2747]

my condolences. That is an awful experience and so traumatic. God bless you and hope you heal in peace and with time.

[@didibrowdy1271]

A great resource for those who need to reconcile from loss, grief, or stress; "heal your thoughts to bleed on those thoughts who cut you!" Loved it!

[@EugeniePekshina-ty6sx]

I find your podcast very informative. It helps me to understand how to process my grief. I lost my mum few days ago. I am grateful for the last 2 months that I had to spend with my mum but it was very hard too. I feel that my grief is my love language when it comes to mum. My mum was expected to go but I didn’t want her to leave me. I did everything I could. She also had fluids in her left lung where her heart was so I had to drain her lung and support her heart function to control b/pressure. I know that my mum felt my love and she is loved. She was comfortable and pain free but I don’t know what to do with my self because I got used to care for her and now she is gone but o the better place. I am sending lots of love to everyone who is grieving ❤

[@AmenClinic]

We are so sorry for your loss.

[@sandrahendy9794]

My Dad died last month after two months of illness, where I had the gift of being able to care for him every day. Your story resonated with me. Sending you hope & love.

[@JudithWilkerson-j6e]

Thank you for returning to podcasts. I have followed you and you helped me since April 2020 when my 48 year old son had the first of 4 craniotomies due to a rare brain cancer: Anaplastic pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma BRAF V600E. WHO Grade III. I lived with him, he lived with me, and we were together for all the very rough therapies. He passed away January 2024. I’m in a zoom Grief Group which I appreciate but do not truly relate to anyone. Fortunately, I’m also active in 3 Bible Studies, have a disciplined approach to nutrition and exercise. Thanks again for being s😅 very helpful. Judy W

[@AmenClinic]

Thank you for the support!! 🫶

[@cathyjennings5580]

Displaced grief appears like aggressive, aggression behaviors. Very interesting information 😊😊😊😊 we could listen to the both of U All day.

[@dianeelliottburgess775]

Hi Dr. Amen, I'm so excited that you Have a new podcast I'm really loving it.

[@AmenClinic]

More to come! 😊

[@XilofeneSOR2]

I am very grateful for this conversation, thank you both for helping

[@AmenClinic]

Our pleasure!

[@alicialucien6439]

Love this show so excited I have something new to binge watch keep them coming ❤

[@AmenClinic]

Thanks for watching! 🧠

[@KrystleMeyer-p7t]

What a great show. I have listened to you talk for over 20 years and learn something new and meaningful every time. Thank you Dr Amen and Tana for the hope you give so many.

[@AmenClinic]

Wow, thank you!

[@EJj-j9f]

Had the Mr. Dr. On my short videos. Now I got this video from 2 very special Dr's. Both very talented. Here we go.

[@mellmoi7571]

Worry helpful strategies- thank you.👏🏾👏🏾

[@AmenClinic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hannaraoul7731]

Thank you. Pattern changes. Yes, it takes a Universe to update the brain ❤🙏🏻

[@cathyjennings5580]

Thanks SO very much good information. Explanations for so many reasons, answers 😊. Thanks!! Wee need more assurance to STAND UP STRONG & KEEP ALIVE & LIVELY daily CHOICES!!! Overcome grief sadness LOSSES OF FRIENDS ETC. . KEEP CHIN UP!!! BE CHEERFUL TO BE ALIVE & LIVELY!!! Feeling good!!!! Vibrant 😊😅

[@AninaSabry]

losing a baby 2x it still hurts 😢😢 i also lost my lil angels here in Egypt its very devastating far away from home but it makes me more stronger thanks to my husband ,in laws, close circle of friends who help us Egypt is my home away from home ❤

[@AmenClinic]

Our hearts are with you! We are here for you.

[@cathyjennings5580]

I basically CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY, NOW! & ALL DAY & NIGHT !!! I M MY OWN BEST FRIEND, always!!!! Present moments!!! Think of HOW DO I CHOOSE TO FEEL, now!!! Picture, mental image !!! Look at beautiful land shapes & & WATERFALLS & SOUNDS!!! POSITIVETY. Think of GOOD SENSIBLE beautiful things!!! Give your self, PEP TALKS!!!😂😂😊😊😊

[@carolgeorge6409]

@cathyjennings5580. I love this♥️ thank you for sharing these beautiful words🫶🏻🤗screen printing. Hope it’s ok🙏🏻

[@darcifields2562]

Do all types of grief affect the brain the same? I'm currently experiencing profound grief over the loss of my marriage due to betrayal. Dealing with the betrayal trauma has been very painful. I think some of the information in this video will be helpful. Thank you!

[@AmenClinic]

Great question! We cannot provide medical advice or guidance via DM or Comment. However, we will pass this question along to our content team for a possible video!

[@ralphpussilano]

I lost my wife 71 days ago we were married for 50 years and I feel like I have been amputated.

[@AmenClinic]

We are so sorry for your loss. We are here for you, and send our condolences!

[@ralphpussilano]

@@AmenClinic Thank you very much. 💔💔

[@EndPoliceBrutailty]

My worst day of life was when I was charged with my aggressor's crime (she harassed and threatened me one inch from my car's driver's side window blocking my way out of my parking spot when I was minding my own business and told her twice to leave me alone) She lied about everything, including her name (could not find anyone named "Allicon" Simmons anywhere online. In the police report, she made it seem like I was the one who approached her and out of know where, unprovoked) and she got away with it because the police just believed her without looking at the CCTV footage available or asking for my side of what happened. I did not matter to the police even though I had zero criminal history and lived in the area 20+ years. I was acquitted of my charge because there wasn't enough evidence to prove my guilt however, I never should have been charged in the first place. She should have been. The officers on scene didn't get my side of what happened that day even though they said they would, stripped me of all my rights even though I didn't hit, threaten, chase or unalive "Allicon". I was abused by their department counselor who ignored me while I attempted s*icide in the back of the police car, she seemed to be taunting or gossiping about me to the other officers instead. This same woman thought it was appropriate to tell me that this was "just a little speed bump" even though it was the worst day of my life and has caused me turmendious pain and trauma. This "little speed bump" lead me to attempt s*icide more times in the past 2 years than in the previous 15 combined. I lost two jobs, my health is on the decline (I'm still not even 50) and my neighbors and landlord are abusing/ picking on me nearly every day including barricading my car in and glaring at me while I'm about ready to back out of my parking spot and I've never seen the woman in my life. She was aggressive to me for no apparent reason except to bully me. Of course, my then landlord did nothing about it and my current one thinks it's not her problem because she wasn't on staff at the time even though she began working here maybe 2 months later. If that. My worst day of life happened the day after I saved someone's life so due to the close proximity of the incidents, I feel brutality punished for saving someone. I wasn't expecting to be rewarded for saving someone, but never in a million years did I think my life would end, feeling punished and I'd be facing homelessness two years later. I don't know what to do. I tried 5 different counselors in the last 2 years and all but one emotionally abused me. I have a decent counselor now but can only see him once ever three weeks. I don't know what to do. I can't just move because of many reasons including medical and financial but living where I am is slowing ending my life. I can't work due to the ptsd so I'm living on savings which I'm running out of. I don't feel like a hero. I'm being treated like a criminal by the world. I don't know what I did so evil to deserve it. I'm not Brian Landry. I strive every day to be like Mr. Rodgers but because I'm not perfect, my landlord keeps picking on me, ignoring my complaints about my neighbor pounding around and other abusive neighbors I have here. I leave the home to try and escape my neighbor pounding around and I get abuse from drivers simply for going the speed limit and minding my business. I'm thinking s*icide is the only option. No one can bully me if I'm 6 feet under. Medication isn't working either.

[@AmenClinic]

We are so sorry to hear this, please know we are here for you!

[@jochamberssmith5481]

What’s the MDR?

[@AmenClinic]

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is an interactive psychotherapeutic technique that can be very helpful for people who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related symptoms or conditions. Research suggests that traumatic events can interfere with how the brain processes information. Consequently, the experience and memories can get “stuck” in the brain and make a person vulnerable to conscious or unconscious triggers from recollections, images, sounds, smells, and feelings that are reminiscent of the traumatic experience. To learn more, click here: www.amenclinics.com/services/emdr-therapy/

[@BA-tu5eb]

Lol why are you picking on me ? not four theanine... I remember when that was a no, it was around the big company party! I knew you would both keep it real! On serious side , just wow again , thank you for sharing your grief process, so extremely helpful.

[@SavingsForYou]

EMDR is great

[@juanmotoa_]

I can’t afford a brain scan. Wish I could… I was struck by lightning last year. I can only imagine that had an impact worth looking into

[@AmenClinic]

We have options that may make it more affordable, you can find more info here: www.amenclinics.com/affordable-payment-options/ -Team Amen 🧠

[@cathyjennings5580]

😃👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@marys.5050]

I appreciate your conversation on sleep supplements. What do you recommend for menopause sleep issues? Magnesium? Or the combo of the 4 you mentioned?

[@AmenClinic]

Hi there! Thank you for reaching out. We can't provide medical advice via DM or Comment. If you would like to speak to one of our doctors, a Care Coordinator can help! Contact them here: www.amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/. -Team Amen 🧠

[@barbaraebner5889]

What is EMDR?

[@AmenClinic]

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is an interactive psychotherapeutic technique that can be very helpful for people who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related symptoms or conditions. Research suggests that traumatic events can interfere with how the brain processes information. Consequently, the experience and memories can get “stuck” in the brain and make a person vulnerable to conscious or unconscious triggers from recollections, images, sounds, smells, and feelings that are reminiscent of the traumatic experience. Read more here: www.amenclinics.com/services/emdr-therapy/

[@mals6455]

Please do a video on brain health and zero testosterone for the millions of men around the world suffering through ADT.

[@AmenClinic]

Amazing suggestion! We will be sure to pass this on to our content team! Thank you!

[@gabriellalaplace]

For havening what can i do instead or visual imagination, i have a blind minds eye. And its multisensory aphantasia. Not just only visual

[@AmenClinic]

Great question! We cannot provide medical advice or guidance via DM or Comment. However, we will pass this question along to our content team for a possible video!

[@barbaraebner5889]

I am stuck in grief and struggling. Why do people say “ move forward”. Only 4 months. !!!!!!

[@dulceoliveira3601]

Grief is not the same for everyone, it takes time you will get through it

[@AmenClinic]

We are here for you!

[@ralphpussilano]

@@barbaraebner5889 Barbara do not listen to them you grieve any way you want to and for how long you want to. I lost my wife 71 days ago and I feel like I have been cut in half by a buzz saw. We were married for 50 years.