Stockton- The loss of a loved one is a very upsetting topic. A divorce, your cat running away, or even death are all experiences of losing loved ones, and the loss of loved ones is especially hard during the holiday seasons. These losses can add stress to your mind and make your schedule even more complicated. It’s important to give yourself time to process the suffocation of grief.
When it comes to experiencing grief, it is a very different frontier for everyone and they all express it in different ways. Some express grief in sadness, anger, and confusion. When it comes to handling grief, people use different techniques to cope with whatever situation they’re in. HelpGuide.org has an article written by Melinda Smith (editor), Lawrence Robinson (editor), and Jeanne Segal (Psychologist). In this article, Segal describes grief as, “The emotional suffering you feel when (Image from canva)
something or someone you love is taken away.” Segal says some things that can cause grief are:
- Bereavement
- Losing a job
- Retirement
- Miscarriage
Along with the list of these causes, Segal also provides information about processing and the five stages of grief. Segal says, “there is no right way to grieve,” and she is stating a fact. Like stated previously, people all grieve in different ways. When talking about the process of grieving, Segal provided a step by step format of what the grieving process looks like.
- Acknowledge the fact that you’re in pain.
- Accept the fact that grief can trigger many different emotions.
- Understand that your grieving process is unique to you.
- Seek out face-to-face support from close ones.
- Support yourself emotionally .
- Recognize the difference between grief and depression.
For more in depth information about grief and the process of dealing with it, use the link. https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss.
Grief is a frontier that is very difficult to explain because of how unpredictable it is between person to person, and the many reasons that can cause grief. Despite grief being a big downfall, it helps someone become stronger emotionally, but also teaches them that it’s ok to be more vulnerable around others.
