Death of student/Emotional eating

Prayers & condolences. It is so hard when someone young dies. I hope the school has grief counselors in place to help during this time.

I'm so sorry to hear that.
I can imagine you feel awful.
In this time, I think you really owe it to yourself and to your students to be as strong and healthy as you can be. I think that overeating will only add to the emotion and sadness you must feel right now.
In the mean time, cry, talk, sleep...do whatever you have to do to get through. But most importantly, take care of yourself.
Best wishes and I'm so sorry.
-OB

In this time, I think you really owe it to yourself and to your students to be as strong and healthy as you can be. I think that overeating will only add to the emotion and sadness you must feel right now.
In the mean time, cry, talk, sleep...do whatever you have to do to get through. But most importantly, take care of yourself.

I echo what OB said. Make sure you get some exercise in....it will let out some stress and allow you personal time to reflect. I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. If you need support, we're here for you, every one of us in this MFP family! Take care of yourself! JDH

My mother lost a student in a car crash when I was in high school. As a teacher myself, I can imagine how devastating this is for you.

Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.


You might also want to check the teacher support group on this site also. I know there is nothing that can be done to aleviate the pain, but know that you are not alone.

lenmana, I am so sorry to hear about this sad news it must be a difficult time for you but hold on. The rest of the students are going to be looking for some one for strength. This will be a challenging time for all of you but please do not give in. You have come this far you can do this:flowerforyou: take it one step at a time. Remember you did not create this unfortunate event so do not punish yourself for it by over eating. If you have a craving try to drink a lot of water and if you need to take a bite but try to keep it under portion control. My prayers and thought are with you and the families.:flowerforyou:

How very tragic. My heart goes out to you, your students, the family, and everyone else close. The death of a child bears the most horrific pain imaginable. I will keep you all in my prayers tonight.

As some others said try to get some exercise in. It will make you feel a little better. Remember (and I know it's hard to at this time) that food NEVER makes bad feelings go away, it only increases them.

Bless you!