Transformative Support for Bereavement Issues
It’s critical to remember that grieving is a natural and healthy response to the loss of a loved one. Grief is not a sign of weakness. It is a requirement. Grief affects everyone differently since it is influenced by a variety of elements such as our personality, age, relationship with the deceased, cultural practices, social support, and spiritual beliefs. Grief affects everyone who has lost a loved one in some way. If we try to suppress it, grief will eventually arise – usually in the shape of mental or physical issues. There is no “correct” way to mourn. Bereaved people may mistrust their feelings and ability to cope due to misconceptions about the mourning process.
Understanding sorrow, finding healthy ways to express powerful emotions, and devising coping skills can all help you cope with the agony of loss. Until after the funeral, most individuals are sheltered by a state of bewildered disbelief. Their loss is only fully realized much later. Grief is unpredictably unpredictable. There are several models that describe how grief progresses via phases and processes. These may or may not be beneficial. They can aid in the understanding of a wide range of feelings, ideas, and behaviors, or they can lead us to believe that mourning is predictable and ordered. The truth is that most of us will be grieving in some form or another for the rest of our lives.
Here are some ideas to get you through this difficult time:
Cry — some individuals believe that crying is inappropriate or that if they cry they may not stop. Go ahead and cry if you need to. Crying is a natural human response to strong emotions. However, the absence of tears does not imply that there is no sadness. Many individuals cry alone, in their cars or in the shower. Schedule time alone each day to reflect on your feelings and express them in whichever way comes naturally to you. You could, for example, visit a favorite place you used to go to together, look through photos of your loved one, or start a memoir of your memories and times together.
Fitness – Physical activity is helpful to many people as a way of relieving tension and distracting oneself from the severity of sadness for a short period even a 15 min light walk can be of benefit.
Family and friend support – Make time for family and friends to grieve together. Talking about the departed, crying together, and expressing your memories and thoughts are all examples of this. When it comes to the clearing out of belongings, you may need assistance from friends and family.
Support – Actively seek out support. Others may not realise the distress you are in or they might be concerned about invading your personal space. Make it clear what you require. Friends, coworkers, doctors, community health centers, bereavement support groups, and professional counsellors are all examples of people who want to help. Consult your GP, doctor, or emergency services if you are feeling out of control. i.e Pieta House or your local Hospital