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From the lens Anniversary Reaction - Coping with the Anniversary of an Event.

Are you affected by Anniversary Reactions?

  • jimmyworldstar Jan 15, 2012 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    I'm affected by anniversary reactions such as the death of a loved one, but it's gotten better over time. When you celebrate their life and memorialize them it can bring back some pain, but afterwards it gets better. Sometimes I think about ex girlfriends I've loved but more often than not I forget about the day we broke up or got together.
  • vallain Dec 7, 2011 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    I'm going to feature this on What Were You Doing During Great Moments in Recent History?
  • lisadh Aug 12, 2011 @ 10:57 am | delete
    This advice will probably be helpful for our entire nation next month as the 10-year anniversary of September 11 arrives. Hard to believe it's been that long...
  • BarbRad Sep 15, 2009 @ 11:55 pm | delete
    A very useful lens. I'm going to lensroll it to some of my own grief lenses.
  • HorseFan Jul 19, 2009 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    This is a very interesting lens that approaches its subject in a way I hadn't thought of before. I like the organization and especially the photos, including photos of public people with whom so many of us identify. I am betting that on the year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death next year, there will be many people suffering from this reaction.
  • OrganicGiftsByDiana Dec 16, 2008 @ 8:15 am | delete
    It was just 13 years on November 26th since the sudden loss of my brother/best friend.
    The months of November and December are the worst - although I miss him all year.

    I think back about the fond memories and the fun too and that helps, but when I need to talk to someone - he was/would be my first choice.

    It is a hard thing to have that one person to count on and trust - because then they are gone and you have no one else who "gets" you and doesn't judge.
    Sometimes I wish we weren't so close because it might be easier now, but I am grateful for my memories and I know I will see him again in the paradise we are promised after the resurrection.
    I just have to be patient and make it through these days doing my best to make my present world a little better.

    Organically Yours,
    Diana
  • ngio64 Nov 6, 2008 @ 1:56 am | delete
    Thanks for a great lens.5 stars, My daughter is affected by the approach of 9-11 every year. For several years she did not attend the memorial ceremony. This year she attended and said it made her feel better!
  • JaguarJulie Sep 8, 2008 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    Kirsti, a touching and helpful lens and particularly timely for those dealing with losses from 9/11. Your creativity and sensitivity in crafting such fine lenses is appreciated. ;) Thank you for all of your kindnesses.
  • Aug 18, 2008 @ 8:56 pm | delete
    This is a perfect set of information to go along with my 9-11 Remembrance show.

    Wonderful lens.

    Sally
  • Evelyn_Saenz Apr 25, 2008 @ 8:12 pm | delete
    What a great lens! 5 Stars and Favored!

    Thank you for reminding us that Love Actually is all around.
  • JenniferAkers Oct 15, 2007 @ 1:47 am | delete
    An important subject since many people don't know how to cope with the unexpected grief caused by anniversaries. Thorough job, as always! Jennifer
  • KimGiancaterino Sep 11, 2007 @ 7:56 pm | delete
    You did a great job of handling a tough subject with sensitivity. It is remarkable how so many sad anniversaries happen this time of year. Well done, as always.
  • rms Sep 11, 2007 @ 2:30 pm | delete
    Another wonderful timely lens by the comfortdoc! 5* because I and others really need this information. Thank you!

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Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT is a respected physician, an expert in life challenges, loss, grief and bereavement, professional health educator, professor,... more »

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