- The Process of Coping with Grief and Loss - Psychology Today
Loss is painful, and the greater the attachment, the greater the wound We instinctually deal with negative situations through avoidance, denial, and distraction Simply put, “If pain hurts, why
- Losing a loved one can change you forever, but grief doesn’t have to be . . .
shows that grief is a unique kind of loss that leaves a void in our lives In many cases, it can also trigger new beginnings, including a different, yet enduring relationship with the person we
- Rebuilding your identity after loss: Who am I now?
Rebuilding your identity after a significant loss is a journey, one that may feel disorienting at first but can lead to profound self-discovery Who am I now? It’s not just a question about what’s left—it’s an opportunity for growth, even though the road may feel foggy at the start
- Untangling grief: Living beyond a great loss - Harvard Health
If you, too, are struggling with loss, experts advise some basics: try to eat, sleep, and exercise regularly; consider a bereavement group or seek out others experiencing grief; stay open to new possibilities — new hobbies, people, and opportunities
- The Loss of a Mother Is a Trauma That Stays With You Forever
Dr Abrams explained how the brain stores a lifetime of memories, perhaps not the incident per se, but definitely the painful feelings related to a childhood trauma It stays with us forever
- Coping With Grief and Loss - National Institute on Aging
There are many ways to grieve and to learn to accept loss Try not to ignore your grief Support may be available until you can manage your grief on your own While family and compassionate friends can be supportive, they may be grieving, too
- The Downside of Getting What You Want - The New York Times
We often associate grief with death, but it can crop up during any loss And telling yourself that you should be happy only makes you feel worse, said Anthony Chambers, a psychologist and
- I Dont Know Who I Am Anymore: Grief and Loss of Identity
Lynn, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss and about the pain you are experiencing As you have read in this article, what you are experiencing right now is so completely normal and valid You will find yourself again, or at least a new version of yourself My heart goes out to you
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