Grief and Loss
Have you experienced a loss or series of losses?
Does your life feel disrupted and you’ve lost your sense of normalcy?
Do you feel like the world is going by and feel alone in your grief?
We all experience the impact of a loss differently. Maybe you’re feeling angry or resentful. Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed by sadness or a detachment from others. Whatever you are feeling it’s challenging to deal with grief all on our own.
You don’t need to walk through grief alone. Especially when your loss is making it hard to function. It can be helpful to work with a licensed therapist to process and heal after a loss.
You can grieve the loss of:
A friend, family member, partner, child, or pet
Good health
Your youth
A marriage, friendship, or any form of human connection
Financial stability
Job or career
Your home or community
Fertility
What can grief look like?
Emotional Distress. You may experience confusing and conflicting emotions.
Sadness
Relief
Anger
Resentment
Apathy or numbness
Guilt
Physical Symptoms. Grief can manifest in our bodies and take a toll on us physically.
Fatigue
Headaches
Loss of focus
Increased or reduced appetite
Stomach pain
Lack of sleep or sleeping too much
Muscle tightness or weakness
Behavioral Changes. Grief can make it hard to accomplish tasks and function in our daily lives.
Difficulty keeping track of responsibilities
Loss of memory
Feeling a lack of sense of direction
Trouble thinking or making decisions
Sometimes, working through grief requires professional help.
There is no right or wrong way to feel when it comes to grief. It’s essential to acknowledge your emotions and feel them to heal.
If grief is interfering with your ability to live your life or if your symptoms haven’t improved after six months, it may be time to reach out to a professional.