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Murphyb849

(607 posts)
8. I am so sorry. The greater was the love the greater the grief,
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 08:19 PM
Jul 2022

And grief is just love with no where to go. It does become easier to handle, you will get through it but not over it. It is part of you now and changes the way you see life and others. You can have less appetite when grieving. Less ability to sleep. Not enjoying things you used to is common when grieving.
But keep in mind many have had COVID and did not know it, as a nurse I had patients test positive and had no symptoms. But then developed a change in their ability to taste and smell. I have long COVID now and only a few things taste the same. So you and many others could have this as a result of COVID.
Big hugs for you and you will get through this. You are not alone.

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I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #1
Food has been 'off' for me for well over a year; elleng Jul 2022 #2
Try a restaurant with a buffet. take a little of each. Tetrachloride Jul 2022 #3
interesting idea, but expensive... FirstLight Jul 2022 #4
Is your sense of smell OK? Any chance you may... 3catwoman3 Jul 2022 #5
oh no...I can smell everything.... FirstLight Jul 2022 #6
Oh, dear... cilla4progress Jul 2022 #7
it's a process, for sure. FirstLight Jul 2022 #9
Sounds like you are heading in the right cilla4progress Jul 2022 #12
I am so sorry. The greater was the love the greater the grief, Murphyb849 Jul 2022 #8
definitely greater love... FirstLight Jul 2022 #10
I couldn't eat for almost a month after my mother died. I lost a lot of weight. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #11
I have a favorite pair of Middle Eastern cooks. Tetrachloride Jul 2022 #13
Is there anything you have a taste for? SheltieLover Jul 2022 #14
hey Skittles Jul 2022 #15
It happens. TigressDem Jul 2022 #16
I am so sorry about your parents. LoisB Jul 2022 #17
It is common to lose interest in food for far lesser reasons than what you are going through. Beastly Boy Jul 2022 #18
ya, and I'm recovering from shoulder surgery on top of it all , mom's stroke was 2 das after my surg FirstLight Jul 2022 #19
You need protein and fat, especially if you are recovering from surgery. Beastly Boy Jul 2022 #22
Side topic, if your dad was a veteran, see if he qualifies for a bed in a V.A. facility. 3Hotdogs Jul 2022 #20
Yes MFM008 Jul 2022 #21
Stress, anxiety and extreme sadness can definitely affect your taste. lark Jul 2022 #23
Got an appt with my reg dr Monday FirstLight Jul 2022 #24
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