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			Bio One is an excellent company. They show up on time and get the job done. Issac Gallatin and his crew in Des Moines are very good at what they do. They cleaned trash, mold and rodent droppings out of my aunts home for me. Would have been an insurmountable task without them. I highly recommend them. No job is too dirty or difficult for them.		
Jill Willrich

			Bio-One did an awesome job! I hired them to clean up my old, 100 year old, creepy basement which isn’t the type of thing they normally do (they are used to much more difficult jobs!). The owner came by for a free estimate and got my basement cleaned the next week. The staff were respectful and kind. They set out all of my belongings, let me go through them, and disposed of the items I didn’t want. Most importantly, the basement is squeaky clean now!! Would recommend!		
Michelle Ray

			Joel Akers conducted an onsite review of the scope of work and provided an estimate to completely clean out three houses and six garages in a small community in Northern Iowa. A collaborative agreement was reached and Joel and team started work approximately a month later. The scope of work was accomplished in five days. The team worked steadily at the job and were professional and friendly. Joel arranged all large dumpsters needed for the job. Basic cleanup was accomplished at each work site. Each day they had us review certain items per our criteria to determine whether to hold or dispose. The volume of work accomplished was significant. I recommend Bio One; they are easy to talk to and work with!		
Marilyn Boyce

			I would highly recommend Bio-One Cleanup. I had a home that was in very bad shape and would have taken me months to cleanup. In one day that had everything out of the house and made my job so much easier. Joel and his entire staff were very professional during the job. They always made sure if they found something that may interest me to let me know before they discarded anything. Joel and his crew are excellent!!		
Stuart Rexroat

			Dear Joel/Bio-One: Just wanted express the tremendous satisfaction that we have for the services you provided (consultation, mold remediation, recommendations) & gratitude for the way you assisted us during such an emotional/stressful time. We were immediately able to set up a time when you could come asses the property/structure & estimate treatment. Your professionalism in dealing with such a multi-faceted situation was readily apparent, as you shared knowledge & compassion. Possibly the most important reason why we chose you/your company to help us in the "reclaiming" of our mother’s home was how personable & honest you were with us throughout the entire process. You were absolutely terrific in listening to our concerns & giving thoughtful advice on how to better deal with issues. God Bless! V.U.D.M.K.W.		
Central Iowa client

PART 5

Coping with a Loved
One’s Suicide

Name: Bio-One of Des Moines
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There is no right answer for how you should be feeling following the suicide of someone close to you. Grief is complex, and it’s rare that any two people will experience it in the same way. Just know that whatever you’re feeling is okay.

Your Feelings Are Valid

Some of the most common emotions people report feeling when coping with a loved one’s suicide include:

Shock
Severe Depression
Anger
Relief
Guilt

Introduction & Chapter 1

Chapter 5

Resources & References

Shock

Especially in the early aftermath, it’s common for people to feel numb, disconnected and distracted. This shock may last for a long time.

You may feel a sense of detachment from reality until you are better able to process what happened.

Severe Depression

Depression following a traumatic loss can be almost identical to the symptoms of clinical depression.

There may be a lack of energy and motivation, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite and overwhelming sadness.

This may ease with time, but in some cases it can mark the onset of an ongoing depressive disorder.

Anger

Our brains often try to find someone to blame to protect us from the impact of a loss.

You may be angry at yourself or another loved one for not noticing or acting sooner, or at whatever systems you believe failed the victim.

You may even feel angry at the deceased person for abandoning you or for upending your life with their decision.

Relief

If the suicide took place after a long and difficult struggle with mental or chronic physical illness, you may feel a sense of relief that it’s over.

You may begin to feel like you’re a bad person for feeling this way, but it’s more common than you think.

This can easily cycle into guilt.

You may begin to convince yourself that you secretly wanted the victim gone.

Feelings of selfishness can also creep in for your relief over not having to care for them anymore.

Human relationships are complicated, as is grief, so try to remember that you are not the first person to ever feel this way.

Relief does not mean that you are happy they’re gone, just that you wish something could have been different while they were still around.

Guilt

Loss can often feel senseless, and so you may fall into a cycle of “if only” to find reason for what happened.

Guilt can also result from any other emotion you may find yourself feeling:

Guilt about being detached when people are relying on you.

Guilt over feeling angry.

Guilt about any moments of happiness you manage to have in the midst of your grief.

Speak Up

Finding solidarity in the way that you are grieving can make the process feel a lot less lonely.

You may primarily experience one of these feelings, all of them, or something entirely different.

However your grief is manifesting, there is no wrong way to feel at a time like this. More importantly, you are likely not the only one feeling this way.

People tend to mask when they are feeling something they believe to be inappropriate for the situation.

So, if you are feeling confusion, guilt, and/or anger at this tragedy, it’s likely another loved one is struggling with the same feelings.

It may be helpful to talk to others who are experiencing this loss with you.

Some may need more space to procees feelings on their own.

However, others benefit greatly from sharing their feelings and holding space for whatever emotions are brought to the table.

Confronting the Why

Survivors often end up dwelling on trying to understand why their loved one chose to end their life.

It’s very easy to get caught up in replaying the last interactions you had with a person before their suicide to dig out clues that might help make sense of it.

The truth of the matter is suicide is a complicated issue with no singular explanation for why it happens.

However, a framing that may help it to settle a little better in your mind is this:

At the end of all things, your loved one died of an illness.

Most, if not all, victims of suicide were suffering from an acute mental illness.

Mental illness causes the chemicals and neurotransmitters in the brain to malfunction in ways they are unable to control.

It was their illness that caused them to feel the compulsion to end their life.

A huge factor of mental illnesses like Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and others are that they fundamentally distort a person’s perception.

In their book After Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief, Psychologists Bob Baugher and Jack Jordan explain:

“Medical research is also demonstrating that major psychiatric disorders involve changes in the functioning of the brain that can severely alter the thinking, mood, and behavior of someone suffering from the disorder…

The illness produces biological changes in the individual that create emotional and physical pain (depression, inability to take pleasure in things, hopelessness, etc.) which contribute to almost all suicides.”

Often, people who suffer with suicidal ideation don’t actually want to die.

Rather, they want the anguish or emptiness that their brain is inflicting on them to stop, and for some, death feels like the only way out.

It may feel like the only thing they can control in a situation that feels fully out of their control.

Mental illness is treatable just as any illness is treatable—but some people still succumb to their illness even with treatment, while others recover and go on to live a full life.

However, just as clarification, although mental illness is treatable–and many times very effectively, there is no cure for mental illness.

Your loved one did not choose to become ill, and they would not have chosen to end their life had their illness not been pushing them to do so.

You do not need to wonder why their friends and family were not enough to keep them around, or why they would want to give up on whatever promising future they may have had.

Illness does not have a sense of any of those things—and in the end, their illness is what ended their life.

Understanding this will not make the loss hurt any less, but it may help to reconcile some of the confusion so you can grieve a little more peacefully.

How to Talk About What Happened

An unfortunate inevitability following a suicide is that you will probably have to tell a lot of people the news about what happened.

If they were not close to the victim, then all they truly need to know is that the person died. People will be curious, but they are not owed your limited emotional energy.

Become comfortable with saying no.

Breaking the News

By this point you’ve likely already gone through the difficult process of informing immediate family members and friends.

It may also fall on you to inform employers, teachers and anyone out of the direct loop of what happened.

These can be emails if you are not feeling up to calling, and the messages can be direct and brief.

What may be more difficult to handle are conversations with members of your extended community.

In the aftermath of any premature death, people outside of the deceased person’s direct social circle will always want to know what happened.

Obituaries often leave out the cause of death, so there will be a lot of questions.

Approach these discussions however you need to.

Many survivors find it helpful to be straightforward with anyone who asks, but you aren’t obligated to be.

Do not feel as though you are being difficult or unpleasant if you need to tell someone you don’t want to discuss it.

Introduction & Chapter 1

Chapter 5

Resources & References

The Risks of Fentanyl

Fentanyl contamination poses an unprecedented risk to public safety. As an extremely potent synthetic opioid, even the tiniest amounts of Fentanyl can lead to severe health consequences.

Exposure to Fentanyl can occur through:

Inhalation
Skin contact
Ingestion

It’s critical for private citizens, businesses, and property owners to address this hazard promptly and professionally.

What To Do If You Think You
Have Found Fentanyl

If you suspect you have found Fentanyl or any other hazardous substance, it’s essential to take immediate action to ensure your safety.

Do Not Touch or Disturb the Substance: Fentanyl is an extremely potent opioid, and even a small amount can pose significant health risks.
Isolate the Area: If possible, block off the suspected area to prevent access by others. Post warning signs to alert people to the potential hazard.
Notify Authorities: Depending on local regulations and guidelines, it may be necessary to inform appropriate authorities.
Contact Bio-One: We are trained and equipped to safely assess and decontaminate the affected area.
Document the Incident: Keep detailed records of the suspected Fentanyl discovery, the actions taken, communication with authorities and tenants, and the cleanup process. Documentation can be valuable for insurance purposes and legal compliance.

You called the right
team for the job.

Dealing with potential Fentanyl contamination requires caution and professional assistance. Bio-One of Des Moines understands the dangers associated with Fentanyl exposure, and our primary focus is to protect you and your property. Our technicians are extensively trained to work safely and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) during the remediation process.

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Bio One is an excellent company. They show up on time and get the job done. Issac Gallatin and his crew in Des Moines are very good at what they do. They cleaned trash, mold and rodent droppings out of my aunts home for me. Would have been an insurmountable task without them. I highly recommend them. No job is too dirty or difficult for them.

Jill Willrich

Bio-One did an awesome job! I hired them to clean up my old, 100 year old, creepy basement which isn’t the type of thing they normally do (they are used to much more difficult jobs!). The owner came by for a free estimate and got my basement cleaned the next week. The staff were respectful and kind. They set out all of my belongings, let me go through them, and disposed of the items I didn’t want. Most importantly, the basement is squeaky clean now!! Would recommend!

Michelle Ray

Joel Akers conducted an onsite review of the scope of work and provided an estimate to completely clean out three houses and six garages in a small community in Northern Iowa. A collaborative agreement was reached and Joel and team started work approximately a month later. The scope of work was accomplished in five days. The team worked steadily at the job and were professional and friendly. Joel arranged all large dumpsters needed for the job. Basic cleanup was accomplished at each work site. Each day they had us review certain items per our criteria to determine whether to hold or dispose. The volume of work accomplished was significant. I recommend Bio One; they are easy to talk to and work with!

Marilyn Boyce

I would highly recommend Bio-One Cleanup. I had a home that was in very bad shape and would have taken me months to cleanup. In one day that had everything out of the house and made my job so much easier. Joel and his entire staff were very professional during the job. They always made sure if they found something that may interest me to let me know before they discarded anything. Joel and his crew are excellent!!

Stuart Rexroat

Dear Joel/Bio-One: Just wanted express the tremendous satisfaction that we have for the services you provided (consultation, mold remediation, recommendations) & gratitude for the way you assisted us during such an emotional/stressful time. We were immediately able to set up a time when you could come asses the property/structure & estimate treatment. Your professionalism in dealing with such a multi-faceted situation was readily apparent, as you shared knowledge & compassion. Possibly the most important reason why we chose you/your company to help us in the "reclaiming" of our mother’s home was how personable & honest you were with us throughout the entire process. You were absolutely terrific in listening to our concerns & giving thoughtful advice on how to better deal with issues. God Bless! V.U.D.M.K.W.

Central Iowa client

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