A lack of knowing what grief can entail and look like can often add to our distress and self judgements about how we are coping or not coping. It may be that you received a lot of support in the acute aftermath of your loved one’s death, but we often hear about how support filters out not long after a funeral has taken place. And then grief kicks in, as can loneliness.
Grief is an individual experience, but below is some information on common bereavement experiences and how to support yourself in them.
Anger is a natural human emotion, which can range from feeling mildly irritated to full blown rage. Anger is normal after a loss but not something that everybody will experience. In the realm of grief, there’s no…
Anxiety is the body’s response to danger or a threatening situation. In the case of bereavement there are many situations or thoughts that might prompt you to feel afraid, e.g. e.g. “How will I cope without…
Following bereavement it is not uncommon to experience intrusive memories and nightmares about loss and moments surrounding the death, especially if you witnessed traumatic events. Losing a loved one is…
Grief, a shared human experience, touches each person uniquely, shaped by the intricacies of individual relationships. In the initial aftermath of loss, emotions can be overwhelming and all-encompassing. Daily yearning, profound…