Do you need help dealing with grief?
Think you don’t need help, that you can do it all on your own?
Maybe you can, maybe you can’t … or shouldn’t!
Here are 6 tips that I hope will help get you through this time in your life.
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Dealing with Grief #1
Time
Give yourself time.
I know, it sucks! Especially if others are telling you to get up and move on.
It’s not always so simple, right?
Dealing with grief is such a personal thing, so give yourself time.
Related Post: Faith
Give yourself time to heal – no matter what!
Dealing with Grief #2
Other’s opinions
Don’t let someone else tell you how to heal.
Yes, certainly be open to people’s suggestions, because you never know what someone might be able to share that will help you, but as I mentioned in #1, everyone is different.
If you need to cry, cry!
Need to laugh? Go for it (but maybe in private so you don’t offend someone else).
How about sitting quietly in a room to pray, meditate, or simply just be.
Or go be around nature. Take a hike, a walk, visit a botanical garden, touch a tree.
Any and/or all of these suggestions could be just what you need to help you in dealing with your grief.
Dealing with Grief #3
Don’t unpack
Remember this awesome quote:
Don’t forget you’re human. It’s okay to have a meltdown, just don’t unpack and live there. Cry it out and then refocus on where you are headed. -Unknown
Related Book: Healing After Loss
Dealing with Grief #4
Stages of Grief
When you’re dealing with grief it’s important to remember that there will be stages you’ll go through.
Not only remember but try to understand them.
I will mention them here but since I’m not a doctor or psychologist, please head to WebMD for a more in-depth explanation.
Typically the stages will occur like this:
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance
Dealing with Grief #5
Seasons
Remember, everything happens in seasons.
Life is full of ups and downs.
Unfortunately, that’s how life works, right?
So, just like the goods don’t last, these bads won’t either.
Trust in how life works.
And take care of yourself.
Dealing with Grief #6
Find a professional
Depending on the depth and severity of the grief you might be able to manage by yourself, otherwise, don’t go it alone!
Just like we go to the doctor or dentist, going to a Psychologist/Psychiatrist should be an easy option to reach out to when you’re in the midst of grief.
If you’re feeling like there’s something else going on, it’s taking longer than you feel it should or you’d just like an impartial listener, then they’ll be your best bet.
And whether you are religious or not, seeking a priest/minister/rabbi might just be what you need.
In Conclusion
There are lots of ways of dealing with grief.
I hope these 6 tips will help you manage it, whether it’s doing it on your own or getting outside help.
