Grief is the emotional response to any type of loss. Perhaps of a loved one due to death or divorce, but also the loss of a job, a pet, financial stability, or the loss of a sense of safety after trauma. Feelings of grief can be overwhelming, and it can be hard to know how to manage and overcome these emotions. It is important to have patience with yourself and others during this process as patience is a healthy part of healing. So too are self caring skills in providing a balance and harmony amongst your physical body, your emotional body, and your mental body. It is important to be vital so that you may grieve and discharge the hurt, the anger, the fear, the denial, and allow yourself to collapse into a renewal of the flowing energies within you, about you and for you.
If you are having trouble healing on your own, or know of someone who could use extra support, I can assist you in creating a portal of self healing.
There is no orderly process of passing through stages of anger, denial, and acceptance. Everyone experiences loss differently based on their personality, culture, and beliefs.
Common symptoms of grief include:
- Shock and disbelief: feeling numb about the event, having trouble believing it happened, denying it, or expecting to suddenly see the person you lost.
- Sadness: crying, or having feelings of emptiness, despair, yearning, or loneliness.
- Guilt: regret over things unsaid or undone, feeling responsible for the death or the event, or shame from feeling relieved by a person’s passing.
- Anger: blaming someone for an injustice or slight.
- Fear: feelings of anxiety, helplessness, and insecurity, or having panic attacks.
- Physical symptoms: fatigue, nausea, weight loss or gain, aches and pains, and insomnia.
Coping with Grief and Loss
An important part of healing is knowing that you do not need to isolate yourself. Seek support from your friends, family, or members of your faith, or join a bereavement support group. Sharing your loss can make the grieving process easier. Remember to take care of your mind and yourself; eat, sleep, and exercise even when you’re too stressed or fatigued to do so. A healthy alternative is to seek the help of a professional therapist. A therapist can help you work through your intense emotions in a safe environment.
Contact me for assistance in establishing a portal of self healing.