Even subtle losses in life can trigger a sense of grief. For example, you might grieve after moving away from home, graduating from college, or changing jobs. Whatever your loss, it\u2019s personal to you, so don\u2019t feel ashamed about how you feel, or believe that it\u2019s somehow only appropriate to grieve for certain things. If the person, animal, relationship, or situation was significant to you, it\u2019s normal to grieve the loss you\u2019re experiencing.<\/p>\n Whatever the cause of your grief, there are healthy ways to deal with the pain and eventually come to terms with your loss. Grief is a unique experience. Some may experience grief like a roller coaster, while others may experience grief throughout a series of stages.<\/p>\n Symptoms of Grief:<\/strong><\/p>\n Take Care of Yourself as You Grieve:<\/strong><\/p>\n When you\u2019re grieving, it\u2019s more important than ever to take care of yourself. The stress of a major loss can quickly deplete your energy and emotional reserves. Looking after your physical and emotional needs will help you get through this difficult time.<\/p>\n Face your feelings.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>You can try to suppress your grief, but you can\u2019t avoid it forever. In order to heal, you have to acknowledge the pain. Trying to avoid feelings of sadness and loss only prolongs the grieving process. Unresolved grief can also lead to complications such as depression,\u00a0<\/span>anxiety, substance abuse, and health problems.<\/p>\n Express your feelings in a tangible or creative way.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Write about your loss in a journal. If you\u2019ve lost a loved one, write a letter saying the things you never got to say; make a scrapbook or photo album celebrating the person\u2019s life; or\u00a0<\/span>get involved in a cause\u00a0<\/span>or organization that was important to your loved one.<\/p>\n Try to maintain your hobbies and interests.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>There\u2019s comfort in routine and getting back to the activities that bring you joy and connect you closer to others can help you come to terms with your loss and aid the grieving process.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t let anyone tell you how to feel, and don\u2019t tell yourself how to feel either.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Your grief is your own, and no one else can tell you when it\u2019s time to \u201cmove on\u201d or \u201cget over it.\u201d Let yourself feel whatever you feel without embarrassment or judgment. It\u2019s okay to be angry, to yell at the heavens, to cry or not to cry. It\u2019s also okay to laugh, to find moments of joy, and to let go when you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n Plan ahead for grief \u201ctriggers.\u201d<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Anniversaries, holidays, and milestones can reawaken memories and feelings. Be prepared for an emotional wallop, and know that it\u2019s completely normal. If you\u2019re sharing a holiday or life cycle event with other relatives, talk to them ahead of time about their expectations and agree on strategies to honor the person you loved.<\/p>\n Look after your physical health.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>The mind and body are connected. When you feel healthy physically, you\u2019ll be better able to cope emotionally. Combat stress and fatigue by getting enough sleep, eating right, and\u00a0<\/span>exercising. Don\u2019t use alcohol or drugs to numb the pain of grief or lift your mood artificially.<\/p>\n (Retrieved from: Help Guide<\/a><\/span>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n More Information<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Local Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column] Grief Coping after the loss of someone or something…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1109,"featured_media":0,"parent":1861,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" What is Grief?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Symptoms of Grief:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Take Care of Yourself as You Grieve:<\/strong><\/p>\r\nWhen you\u2019re grieving, it\u2019s more important than ever to take care of yourself. The stress of a major loss can quickly deplete your energy and emotional reserves. Looking after your physical and emotional needs will help you get through this difficult time.\r\n\r\nFace your feelings.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>You can try to suppress your grief, but you can\u2019t avoid it forever. In order to heal, you have to acknowledge the pain. Trying to avoid feelings of sadness and loss only prolongs the grieving process. Unresolved grief can also lead to complications such as depression,\u00a0<\/span>anxiety, substance abuse, and health problems.\r\n\r\nExpress your feelings in a tangible or creative way.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Write about your loss in a journal. If you\u2019ve lost a loved one, write a letter saying the things you never got to say; make a scrapbook or photo album celebrating the person\u2019s life; or\u00a0<\/span>get involved in a cause\u00a0<\/span>or organization that was important to your loved one.\r\n\r\nTry to maintain your hobbies and interests.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>There\u2019s comfort in routine and getting back to the activities that bring you joy and connect you closer to others can help you come to terms with your loss and aid the grieving process.\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t let anyone tell you how to feel, and don\u2019t tell yourself how to feel either.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Your grief is your own, and no one else can tell you when it\u2019s time to \u201cmove on\u201d or \u201cget over it.\u201d Let yourself feel whatever you feel without embarrassment or judgment. It\u2019s okay to be angry, to yell at the heavens, to cry or not to cry. It\u2019s also okay to laugh, to find moments of joy, and to let go when you\u2019re ready.\r\n\r\nPlan ahead for grief \u201ctriggers.\u201d<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Anniversaries, holidays, and milestones can reawaken memories and feelings. Be prepared for an emotional wallop, and know that it\u2019s completely normal. If you\u2019re sharing a holiday or life cycle event with other relatives, talk to them ahead of time about their expectations and agree on strategies to honor the person you loved.\r\n\r\nLook after your physical health.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>The mind and body are connected. When you feel healthy physically, you\u2019ll be better able to cope emotionally. Combat stress and fatigue by getting enough sleep, eating right, and\u00a0<\/span>exercising. Don\u2019t use alcohol or drugs to numb the pain of grief or lift your mood artificially.\r\n (Retrieved from: Help Guide<\/a><\/span>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\nMore Information<\/strong>:\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/02\/1-15.png\")
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