Experiencing Grief

EXPERIENCING GRIEF

Experiencing grief. The process of dealing with loss is called grief. Most of us believe that grief is experienced during the traumatic time that follows a loved one’s death. However, sadness can follow any experience that upends or tests our perception of reality or our self.

EXPERIENCING GRIEF

Stages of grief

Disavowal. Accepting that a loss is real could be hard for you. • Anger. You can be angry with God, yourself, other people, or even with no one in particular if you feel that someone should have saved your loved one. • Bargaining. You can envision coming to a compromise to avoid suffering a setback. Remorse for past deeds that you believe may have prevented loss may also be present. • Depressive illness. You could go through a range of complicated feelings connected to depression, such as emotional

Types

1. Grief anticipatory; Grieving before the real loss is known as anticipatory grief. It helps to process sorrow in advance so that you are ready to confront the loss when it happens. It’s crucial, though, to avoid letting your grief keep you from savoring the limited time you do have left.

2. Brief mourning; There are instances when you can get over your grief fast. With brief mourning, this is the case. After anticipatory grieving comes abbreviated sadness, since you have already used a great deal of emotional energy in anticipation of the loss, you can grieve it more swiftly.

3. Postponed grief; The grief-related feelings don’t hit you immediately following a loss; rather, they take days, weeks, or even months to manifest. Sometimes, your body’s process of processing these feelings is halted by the shock of the loss.

How to cope with grief;

Self-care is the act of tending to oneself. During the grieving process, it’s critical to look after your physical and mental needs. Set aside time each night to get seven to eight hours of sleep, and if you need to refuel, take a nap.

providing comfort to a bereaved loved one • Take part. Adapt your availability to your loved one’s demands. Nobody anticipates you to be an authority on grief or to say the perfect thing, not even your bereaved friend or family member. Offer to assist. Even in times of need, not everyone is at ease approaching others for assistance. Seek out opportunities to lend a hand and offer your assistance.