
It’s not easy coping with the loss of a loved one, but there are things you can do to ease the pain of grief and heal your heart.
Death is a subject that the vast majority of us want to avoid at all costs. This is understandable.
It’s not a happy subject. But at some point or another, all of us will have to deal with death in some shape or form. It’s important that we are open about the subject of losing a loved one. It will help ensure that everyone can understand loss and grief so we can grieve properly.
Coping With the Loss of a Loved One
Grief can be a long and difficult process.
It’s important to know that everyone experiences it in different ways. Different coping mechanisms work for different people.
Chances are you will pass through multiple stages of grief before you begin to feel okay again.
Here’s some information on the subject of loss and grief that can hopefully help you when you need – like in the case of losing a spouse or any loved one.
What Is Grief?
First, we need to understand what exactly grief is. Put simply, it is a response that the majority of people will pass through when they lose someone close to them.
People can grieve for a number of losses, ranging from…
But for now, we’ll focus on the loss of a loved one.
When you grieve, you will often suffer emotionally, experiencing a range of emotions from…
- sadness
- shock
- anger
- disbelief
- guilt
- much more
Many people will experience physical symptoms of grief too. These can include…
- difficulty focusing
- trouble sleeping
- poor appetite
- lack of energy
- headaches
- stomach issues
- more
The Grieving Process
There is no particular grieving process that everyone will go through. Instead, everyone will grieve in their own way.
Some will seek justice for their loved one through criminal trials or the use of a wrongful death attorney, for example.
Others will turn to faith for healing.
Everyone’s approach will be different depending on their individual circumstances.
What’s most important when grieving is to be
- accepting of your feelings
- kind to yourself
- avoid rushing the process
Recovery can take time and you need to allow yourself this.
Seeking Support After The Loss of A Loved One
Of course, there are a whole variety of types of support out there for the grieving.
The best means of support for you will depend on your wants, needs, preferences and individual circumstances.
Some people will…
- seek support from friends, family and other loved ones- others who are also grieving the same loss.
- want to speak to a medical professional like a doctor, therapist or counselor about their grief.
- reach out to helplines to discuss their grief anonymously
- attend support groups to talk things through with others who are in a similar situation to them
- read inspirational books like The Bounce Back Book or Think Happy to feel more positively focused in their thoughts
- learn to meditate – with the help of meditation guides – in order to calm their minds and ease the pain their hearts
- start journaling – in order to release their grief
What will work best for you may not be what you expect. Try out a few different routes of support to help yourself through the situation and to find what works best for you.
Losing a loved one isn’t an easy thing to deal with. But you can get through it. Hopefully, some of the above information will help you in some way, shape or form.
Become your calmest, happiest you
Check out my bestselling book, Instant Calm
P.S. Before you zip off to your next Internet pit stop, check out these 2 game changers below - that could dramatically upscale your life.
1. Check Out My Book On Enjoying A Well-Lived Life: It’s called "Your To Die For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out." Think of it as your life’s manual to cranking up the volume on joy, meaning, and connection. Learn more here.
2. Life Review Therapy - What if you could get a clear picture of where you are versus where you want to be, and find out exactly why you’re not there yet? That’s what Life Review Therapy is all about.. If you’re serious about transforming your life, let’s talk. Book a FREE consult call here.
Think happier. Think calmer.
Think about subscribing for free weekly tools here.
No SPAM, ever! Read the Privacy Policy for more information.
One last step!
Please go to your inbox and click the confirmation link we just emailed you so you can start to get your free weekly NotSalmon Happiness Tools! Plus, you’ll immediately receive a chunklette of Karen’s bestselling Bounce Back Book!