I’ve been so depressed since my wife died and lockdown is making it worse

DEAR DEIDRE: I DIDN’T feel I could carry on when my wife died three months ago and now I am at home alone suffering from coronavirus symptoms.

My wife died in front of me after a short but very serious illness.

The image keeps going through my mind.

It was a shock when I realised I had symptoms of the virus.

I felt very frightened as I am in my seventies.

I feel physically better now, although I have up and down days.

But the loneliness in isolation is very hard to manage.

I miss my wife and it is pushing me to breaking point.

All GP counselling has been suspended and I don’t want to carry on like this.

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DEIDRE SAYS: I am so sorry. You have been enduring a huge ordeal and no wonder you feel so low.

My e-leaflet Coping With Bereavement explains special support available but do contact friends and say you would appreciate a daily phone call.

Samaritans are there for you 24/7 – call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org.

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