Grief is a natural process. It is an intense emotion and the experience of grief and grieving is one thing that differentiates us from animals and makes us human. The process of coming to terms with and accepting the unacceptable is what grieving is about.
The process of grieving requires hard work It is a process that entails work over many painful months or even years. We grieve because we are deprived of a loved one whether husband, wife, lover, parent or child. The sense of loss is profound and this loss affects the way we define ourselves. Grief can be intensified by the sudden change in our circumstances after a death and the fear of not knowing what lies ahead.
The death of a loved one can be a life-changing experience and will probably affect all aspects of your life over the coming months and possibly, years.
And it might not be death that takes that person out of your life. A prolonged terminal illness or a disease such as Alzheimer's will cause grief and will need to be dealt with. This 'anticipatory grief' can be just as painful as losing someone you love to death. We may experience guilt for thinking "I wish it was over'. Acknowledge and recognize that these feelings are perfectly normal.
This 'anticipatory grief' is a way of preparing us emotionally for the inevitable. This preparation time can allow us to clear any unresolved issues. It is also a good time to seek support from family, friends and perhaps, spiritual advisors or other professionals.
A sudden death creates shock and confusion to those left behind. In the wake of this sudden death, through whatever cause, we are left searching for answers. We may be left with unresolved issues such as feelings of guilt that can overwhelm us. The feelings may appear to take over your life at first, but it is possible to overcome the guilt by forgiving yourself and if necessary, your loved one.
At this time we need the support of family and friends and perhaps professionals to get through the pain and shock of this devastating loss. And of course as with all grief, we need to give ourselves time to grieve. And we need to give ourselves permission to grieve.
Grief impacts each individual differently. The grieving process is different for each of us and can depend on our belief system, religion, experience and the type of loss we have suffered. Research has shown that intense (initial stage) grieving lasts from 3 months to a year. Although many people experience this intense grieving for longer than that. Sometimes friends and family may be concerned that this grieving is going on too long and that the person who is grieving is behaving abnormally. This is not the case and everybody must be allowed space and time to grieve and heal at their own pace.
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When I was first on my own I looked for help everywhere. Friends and family were very supportive but as none of them had lost their soulmate, they really couldn't understand the anguish that I was feeling.
I recently discovered an amazing program called Move from Grief to Joy [http://www.griefandlosssupport.com]. Brittany Watkins has experienced great loss and her program is full of ways to help you move through the stages of grief and live a normal, interactive life again. With this program, grief becomes manageable and you can survive.
Some members of my support groups have found it to be particularly helpful to them. Have a look and see what you think. Click here [http://www.griefandlosssupport.com].
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