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Bereavement
Bereavement is the grief and mourning experience following the death of someone important to you. While it’s an inevitable part of life—something that virtually all of us go through at some point—losing someone you love can be one of the most painful experiences you’ll ever have to endure.
Whether it’s a close friend, spouse, partner, parent, child, or other relative, the death of a loved one can feel overwhelming. You may experience waves of intense and very difficult emotions, ranging from profound sadness, emptiness, and despair to shock, numbness, guilt, or regret. You might rage at the circumstances of your loved one’s death—your anger focused on yourself, doctors, other loved ones, or God. You may even find it difficult to accept the person is really gone, or struggle to see how you can ever recover and move on from your loss.
Bereavement isn’t limited to emotional responses, either. Grief at the death of a loved one can also trigger physical reactions, including weight and appetite changes, difficulty sleeping, aches and pains, and an impaired immune system leading to illness and other health problems.
The level of support you have around you, your personality, and your own levels of health and well-being can all play a role in how grief impacts you following bereavement. But no matter how much pain you’re in right now, it’s important to know that there are healthy ways to cope with the anguish and come to terms with your grief. While life may never be quite the same again, in time you can ease your sorrow, start to look to the future with hope and optimism, and eventually move forward with your life.
HelpGuide.org International ( https://www.helpguide.org/ ) provides a series of 4 excellent review articles about bereavement.
As well as useful insights regarding Helping Someone Who Is Grieving
Both HelpGuide and the site are based in and hosted in the United States. HelpGuide makes no representation that materials on the site are appropriate or available for use in other locations. If you access the site from outside the United States, please understand that the site may contain references and/or links to products and services that are not available or are prohibited in your jurisdiction.
The review articles are however broadly applicable internationally, and will provide all users with valuable insights and perspectives.
1. Coping With Grief and Loss
Whatever loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. But by understanding the types and stages of grief, you can find healthier ways to cope
2. Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
Few things compare to the pain of losing someone you love. While there’s no way to avoid intense feelings of grief, there are healthier ways to come to terms with your loss.
3. Coping With a Breakup or Divorce
When a relationship ends, healing can take time. These tips can help you grieve your loss and start to move on.
4. Suicide Grief
The loss of someone you love from suicide can be devastating. But there are ways to navigate the shock, confusion, and despair and begin the healing process.
Helping Someone Who is Grieving
Is someone you know grieving a loss? Learn what to say and how to comfort someone through bereavement, grief, and loss.
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