Grief

Coping with bereavement
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Aww Hello There I would love to speak to someone regarding grief please

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Hi ya grief is different for each person .l lost my wife in feb passed away .l am upset normal feelings of loss um why have you gone pains in the arms and chest ( not heart ) it comes in waves . What about you do you feel loss and other things which happen how long is it since your very sad loss it helps to talk as well ken oxford

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My name is kerry

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So sorry for your loss @Rebecca2411.

Here is some useful information on grief by Counsellor Carl Benedict which might help you:

Grieving can be exhausting, surreal and confusing, leaving us feeling completely lost. We thought we understood grief but soon realised we didn’t. We did not know that it could be so physical and even feel like it will kill us. We did not realise that fear can be more overwhelming than sadness. We did not anticipate that a major loss can make us feel like a stranger in a strange land, cut off from everything that gave us comfort in the past. We simply did not know grief. Grievers of a major loss often need guidance in finding their way out of the darkness.

Here are 12 suggestions to help facilitate your grieving after experiencing a major loss:

  1. Be patient with yourself. Grief is disorienting and exhausting. So, keep your expectations of yourself realistic.
  2. Be gentle with yourself. You have been deeply wounded, and you will need a compassionate, inner voice to help you work through the trauma of major loss.
  3. Keep your life as simple as possible. You will be exhausted and in no frame of mind to make decisions, so don’t if you don’t have to. Give yourself time to find your equilibrium and rebuild your strength.
  4. Allow yourself time and space to grieve. In other words, don’t pretend you haven’t been wounded; instead, find ways to work through the feelings and thoughts triggered by the loss.
  5. Develop rituals to facilitate the grieving process; read about grief, attend a grief support group; keep a grief journal; talk with others who have experienced similar losses; or see a grief counsellor.
  6. But also give yourself permission to set grieving aside for a while. In other words, don’t obsess on the loss for any longer than necessary. It’s okay to work, laugh, relax and have fun when you can. You’ll definitely need breaks from grieving to recharge your batteries for the difficult work ahead.
  7. Seek support from safe people who do not judge you or tell you how to grieve. In fact, you might find support from unexpected acquaintances who quietly emerge from the shadows and know how to listen, most likely because they’ve suffered a similar loss.
  8. Most importantly, accept that your life is going to feel crazy or unreal for a while. You can’t wish the pain away or just snap out of it. There are no shortcuts to grieving. You must gradually work through the pain.
  9. Have faith that grieving leads to healing. Faith matters because major loss can leave you feeling hopeless. Speaking with a grief counsellor or others who have experienced a similar loss can offer hope. Educating yourself about grief can help you trust the process of grieving, when hopes seems difficult to find.
  10. Have faith that grieving leads to personal growth. The bittersweet truth is that achieving acceptance will make you a wiser person.
  11. Try to find meaning in your suffering? As you’re grieving progresses, try to invest your pain in some meaningful activities, big or small, that honour your loved one, which can transform your suffering into sacred love.
  12. Self-care is never more important than when grieving a major loss. That’s when you feel lost and don’t know what to do. Ask yourself this question. What do I need to do to take care of myself right now? Do I need to eat something or get some rest? Do I need to talk to someone or take a shower? Whatever you decide you need, do it. Self-care must be your default focus when grieving a major loss. People pleasing will not work.
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Well said these are my councillor s guidance as well the journey is not an easy one but our minister said to me . When the darkness come s there will always be a new sunrise so belive grief is bad but does get less slowly l dont think the loved one you ever forget but you just have wonderfull memories of them

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Thank you as its been very awful loosing my mother

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MY MUMS NAME IS YVONNE SHE WAS 76