Lockdown Anxiety Busting Strategies
We're officially three weeks into lockdown, and there doesn't seem to be any signs of things changing anytime soon. How are you doing? How have you been managing? For me,…
Grief and Loss
Loss, death and mourning are part of life, and it’s part
of being human. All of us will experience grief and loss
at some point in our lives.
Let's talk about it
A part of being human
Your grief may be for the loss of a loved one. Many other life experiences can also mean that you experience feelings of grief and loss. I’m thinking of endings. Things like a relationship breakdown, retiring, losing your job or facing redundancy, changes in your health, miscarriage or having an abortion, children leaving home, moving to name but a few.
An Emotional Rollercoaster
The experience of grief is very individual; we’re all unique, and so is your pain. Common reactions include shock and denial, anger, guilt, sadness, depression and other painful feelings. You might feel overwhelmed with the intensity and range of your emotions.
What’s important is that everyone needs to respect and understand the process of grief and acknowledge that it’s necessary. Allow yourself to feel your pain and find ways to support yourself. That might mean that you decide you need support to come to terms with your loss.
