How to Bounce Back After Grief
I was browsing the web and came across this article on Grief from CareStation. I like the way they talk about how people can be affected by grief differently and they also give these pieces of advice
- Know that you are not alone. This is not the time to have a stiff upper lip. Allow those around you to provide comfort, support and help. Seek out the social safety net of friends, family, neighbors or your
religious community. - Accept and express your feelings. Begin a journal. Talk to a friend. Cry on someone’s shoulder. Once you begin this process, it is a very powerful way to work through the grief.
- Take care of your health. Know that your body is experiencing trauma. Take it easy and slow down. Get some rest. Eat nutritious food. Take a long walk and get some exercise. Now is not the time to neglect your health.
- Be patient with yourself. You may become forgetful, or feel distracted. Tell your boss you won’t be 100% for a while. Leave notes to your self as reminders.
- Seek help if you need it. If you feel the burden is too heavy to bear, there are counselors, therapists, faith-based groups, and online forums you can turn to in your time of need.
Although I have posted before about these ideas, I think it is worth repeating them…the more we read about bereavement the more we learn, the more we learn the more we develop our personal ability to cope.
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2 opinions for How to Bounce Back After Grief
Elaine Williams
Feb 16, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Indeed, the more we educate others on grief and loss, the more understanding there will be when it affects each of us. elaine
anna
Feb 17, 2008 at 6:41 am
Elaine agree and also in helping others we learn ourselves and help our grief journey
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