Im devastated

juanveron45

My best friend of 28 years of age died in his sleep on thursday night and I am finding it hard to take, this guy went to the gym everyday and ate healthy.Sudden Adult death syndrome is something thats becoming more and more common in young adult males who are engaged in an active lifestyle.

I dont understand it

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gabgab

Hey Juan Veron,

So sorry for your loss, and it is so upsetting when it is someone that always kept themselves in shape etc

Vegeta

Sorry to hear that

AlphaMale 3OO

Very sorry to hear this. I'ts a tragedy. Sorry for your loss.

cowzerp

Very sorry for your loss

ali.c

Sorry for your loss,

estebancambias

I'm so sorry for your lost. SDS is something which I have been looking into recently.

But man, honestly from my research I have found that awareness is only higher nowdays, SDS is not something that has just recently occured.

Sadly, this was probably inherited by your friend. May he rest in peace. Too young.

K-9

Sorry for your loss.

Cormac McAnallen the Tyrone GAA player died of the same. RIP. Was in Ballybofey 2 weeks before when he was lifting the McKenna Cup after Captaining Tyrone and walloping Donegal. Couldn't believe it. Happened to a young Ulster Rugby player to.

Tyrone have seriously highlighted it and the GAA and GPA are trying to get as much equipment to every county to test for it.

Theboinkmaster

Juan Veron very sorry to hear that, that's terrible

juanveron45

juanveron45 wrote:

My best friend of 28 years of age died in his sleep on thursday night and I am finding it hard to take, this guy went to the gym everyday and ate healthy.Sudden Adult death syndrome is something thats becoming more and more common in young adult males who are engaged in an active lifestyle.

I dont understand it


http://www.kilkennypeople.ie/ViewArt...icleID=3077063

Very sorry to hear that-RIP.
Death is an awfull strain ESPECIALLY when it's not supposed to happen but it does.The feeling of dis belief and bewilderment is palpable.
Talk about this and your best friend as much as you can.
Don't be one bit shy about using every resource open to you to help yourself and those near to your best friend.
Look after yourself.

Ickle Magoo

That is so sad to hear - I'm very sorry that you've lost your best friend, let alone under such mysterious circumtances.

I would echo that talking about a bereavement helps, as does some small action like planting a tree or suchlike in memory.

My thoughts are with you & the young man's family.

Marksie

OP: three years ago something similar happened in my family. 30 seconds from walking and talking to gone.

Be there for each other and support one another, especially when things quieten down.
make sure that you get the help and support you need. Don't bottle anything in.

my sincerest condolences

G&T

So very sorry to hear of your loss,

Keep in close contact with his family at this time and im sure ye will give comfort to each other.

Wibbs

Sorry for your loss. I've been where you are now. Very fit, active in sports, very strong very close mate of mine. Gone too young(same age as your mate) in seconds with no warning. It's going to be very hard, but you will get through it. Tristrame's advice is good. Seek all help and resources that you can. I didn't and it took longer than it should have to grieve.

dudara

Happened to a 20 year old mate of mine back in 1999 - very devastating for family and friends.

My condolences

vorbis

Condolences man, that must be very rough. As someone else said, talk about it and don't bottle it up inside you. Be there for the family and try and help them with anything they need.

nacho libre

...very sad and scary thread to read. I'm sorry for your troubles.

nuttz

Is it certain that it was sudden adult death?
I went to school with Feargal, as well as Ken also in the same class who died of the same as well as his brother. Its a bit weird when a number of people you knew die of the same problem.

Feargal was a sound chap, friendly, an approachable sort of person with a good head on his shoulders. He will be missed by all that knew him. I didn't make it to the funeral, I'm told it was very sad, another shock for the village at home.

flonge

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss!!It's a terrible tragedy.
Keep in close contact with his family at this time and im sure ye will give comfort to each other.
One thing I will say is don't bottle things up...

CathyMoran

I am sorry for your loss, death at any age is a tragedy but when it happens in someone so young it is particularly hard.

Victor

I'm sorry to hear that. I lost a friend who was 26 from epilepsy and a niece from SIDS (cot death). It can make one feel truely awful.

Try to be there for each other. Talk. Don't feel the need to play hero, you are allowed let weakness out at times like this.

lucernarian

That's awful, he was robbed of life. You're not alone in this time, your friends and family are all in this together, and we here on boards have you all in our thoughts.