Stella Ryne
Grief is a natural response to loss, and it’s emotional suffering when someone your love is taken away. This pain and this feeling can sometimes be very difficult to handle. A lot of emotions can arise, like feelings of shock, anger, guilt, sadness and disbelief. When the pain is overwhelming it can make your physical health deteriorate. You are not able to eat, sleep or even think properly, but all of these reactions are normal. The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult types of grief to handle. Below we will show you ways on how to deal with the loss of your loved one.
Mourning a loved one
Mourning or grieving is a very individual way of going through a loss. The first thing you should remember is that not everyone goes through this process in the same way or takes the same time to continue on with their life. It is a natural process you have to go through in order to accept the loss. How and how long you mourn depends on your personality, life experience or how significant the loss was for you. You can experience grief physically, emotionally and psychologically, and you should always express your feelings in order to accept the loss in a healthy way. Take as much time as you need to come to terms with the loss you experienced.
Express your feelings
Grief and death can be a very difficult topic to talk about, but this doesn’t mean that you should hide your feelings. You may experience guilt for your loved one’s death, but you should try to see that it’s not your fault. Talk to your family, relatives, and friends about your feelings. It’s possible they share the same feelings you have and will understand and help you.
Take care of your health
All of the intense feelings you may experience can take a toll on your health, physical and mental. Be sure to eat healthily and get plenty of rest. This will help you fight any possible illnesses that can arouse from being stressed all the time. Find a coping mechanism to help you, like exercise, and avoid drugs or alcohol to deal with grief. Finding a new hobby that takes up your time and allows you to be in a supportive group can help you in coping with the loss.
Postpone major changes
In this time of major grief, try to postpone any major changes and events. Changes like moving, remarrying or changing jobs will probably not help you. It can only postpone the feeling you have that may come up even more intense after the change. You should first give yourself time to grieve and adjust to the new life state. When you get a clear head, then you can plan ahead if you feel like it will help you further.
Ease your responsibilities
After a loved one’s death, there are numerous things to work out and matters to settle. This can be a very difficult time for you, as you are experiencing grief and you probably don’t have the strength to deal with the pressing affairs. Clearing out the home of the deceased person can be the most difficult task for a lot of people, but there are companies that specialize in deceased estates cleaning services. They can help you in taking care of the things of your loved one, leaving you to focus on other matters.
Seek outside help
If the feelings and grief you are experiencing are too much for you or some other family member to handle, seek professional help. It is very normal to not be able to come to terms with the loss on your own, so professional assistance will help you through your grief. Seeking out and accepting is a sign of strength because it means you are willing to accept the loss and move on with your life.
Dealing with loss can be very difficult to do, so you need to have patience with yourself. Everyone takes a different amount of time to deal with loss. Seek out the support of your family or friends, give out support to those who need it, and with the time you will accept the situation and move on.
