Most people experience grief when they lose something or someone important to them. There are some things you can try if these feelings are affecting your life.

If you’re having trouble coping with stress, worry, or despair due to the loss, Bereavement Counselling is available in Leicestershire.

 

Symptoms

 

The following are some of the most common signs and symptoms:

 

  • Shock and numbness are common reactions to loss, and people sometimes describe themselves as “in a trance.”
  • Overwhelming sadness, with lots of tears, fatigue, or exhaustion, is common.
  • Rage – directed at the person you’ve lost or the cause of your loss
  • Guilt – for example, guilt over being furious about something you said or didn’t say or about not being able to prevent a loved one from dying.

 

There is No Universal Remedy

The range of emotions that accompany a loved one’s death can be overwhelming.

Allowing oneself time to grieve is crucial, as is remembering that there is no right or wrong way to feel. Grief is a one-of-a-kind experience.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to bereavement, and what works for one person may not work for another. Individuals will take different amounts of time to learn how to cope with loss.

 

It’s Very Personal

Grief is a deeply personal experience. It’s not particularly tidy or orderly. There aren’t any timetables or schedules. Although there are certain similarities in the phases and sequence of emotions felt throughout bereavement, everyone grieves in their own way.

 

The Five Stages of Grief

Not everyone will go through all five stages, and they may not be in this order.

Because each person’s grief is unique, you may begin by bargaining with your loss and then go on to rage or denial. You could stay in one of the five stages for months but miss the others entirely.

The five stages of grief are:

 

  • Denial
  • Anger
  • Bargaining
  • Depression
  • Acceptance

 

Denial

It’s not uncommon to act as if the loss or change isn’t happening in response to the deep and often unexpected feelings. This is a common protective technique that helps you become numb to the situation’s severity. Denying it allows you time to absorb and understand the information progressively.

 

Anger

Anger is a masking effect, whereas denial may be considered a coping method. Many of your emotions and pain are hidden behind your anger. This rage could be directed towards someone else. Your fury may even be directed towards inanimate objects.

While your reasoning brain knows the source of your rage isn’t to blame, your emotions are too strong.

 

Bargaining

You may feel vulnerable and powerless when you are grieving. It’s typical to desire to retake control or feel like you can influence an event’s outcome while experiencing intense emotions. You may find yourself making a lot of “what if” and “if only” statements during the bargaining stage of mourning.

 

Depression

To ultimately cope with the loss, you may prefer to separate yourself from others. That isn’t to say that depression is well-defined or straightforward. Depression, like the other stages of mourning, may be painful and nasty. It’s easy to become overwhelmed. It’s possible that you’ll feel cloudy, heavy, and perplexed.

 

Acceptance

Acceptance isn’t always a joyful or upbeat stage of mourning. It doesn’t mean you’ve moved on from your loss or grief. It does, however, imply that you’ve accepted it and are now aware of its implications in your life.

 

 

Getting used to living in a world without your loved one is an integral part of learning to cope with grief. You may have shared aspirations and plans that will no longer be realized. At My Solution Wellbeing, Health And Wellbeing Providers can help you cope with loss.