Try: Experiencing the loss of a loved one can result in an overwhelming emotional crisis you may be confused trying to determine what is normal and what is not knowing what some of the normal responses to grief are may help you realize that what your responses are not unusual and others have responded in the same manner normal responses to grief and the loss of a loved one feeling guilty feeling angry having an empty feeling in the stomach and loss of appetite tightness in the throat or heaviness in the chest crying at unexpected times changing moods over the slightest things having intense anger at the loved one for leaving you assuming mannerisms or traits of the loved one feeling as though you have to protect those around you who seem uncomfortable discussing the loved one who was lost or the death experience this may have a negative impact on the grieving process it may be helpful to talk about the loved one who has passed away and all of the memories of him or her feeling restless and needing activity but finding it difficult to concentrate feeling as though the loss isn’t real – that it didn’t really happen sensing the loved one’s presence even expecting him or her to walk in the door at the usual time; hearing the loved one’s voice or seeing his or her face have difficulty sleeping and having frequent dreams about the loved one not finishing things around the house because of aimless wandering and forgetfulness experiencing an intense preoccupation with the life of the deceased suggestions that may help you through the grieving process surround yourself with supportive people either through a support or discussion groups religious organizations friends family members or counselors whatever form your support system takes make sure it is consistent and positive stay busy find a creative outlet such as arts and crafts home improvement gardening joining a book club or volunteering create a memorial journal or scrapbook to relive and be comforted by memories of the lost loved one start journaling each day as a way to express your grief and your feelings maintain a healthy exercise and diet routine enroll in a class or two at a local community college or take an online course avoid hasty economic decisions information references adapted from community hospices of america inc – b nystrom – coping with grief healthy solutions; northern health – dealing with grief 1994
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