“Some things cannot be fixed. They can only be carried.”
Unfortunately, grief is often a very lonely experience. It is also a time when the support and understanding of others is needed the most. Often times the people in our life, no matter how well-meaning, are not equipped to provide the type of support that is so desperately needed.
The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to the person who has passed, and other factors.
Grief is a full-body, full-mind experience, which encompasses many physical, mental and emotional changes.
A few common symptoms in these categories are:
Physical/mental
- Difficulty concentrating or staying focused
- Memory issues
- Headaches
- Appetite and digestion changes
- Difficulty sleeping, or sleeping more than usual
- Weakness
- Fatigue
Emotional
- Feelings of sadness and yearning
- Feelings of worry
- Feelings of anger or frustration
- Feelings of guilt or regret
- Feelings of jealously
Social
- Feeling detached and different from others
- Self-isolation from social contact
- Behaving in ways that are not normal for you
Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after the loss of someone else. Whatever your personal experiences are, grief counseling has been proven to help.
If you are in need of someone to walk along side you in your grief, please contact me today for a free consultation