10 tips for overcoming grief
Grieving can be especially difficult. To overcome this ordeal which is unfortunately part of life, you must first of all give yourself time. You have to accept the pain in order to move forward. It is a period punctuated by sadness, incomprehension and questions. Many emotions are jostling, leaving room for immense confusion. Grieving also means going through several stages. Here they are.
Shock
Shock is the first step in grieving. Short, it represents the moment when we learn of the death. We are literally in a state of shock and we are stunned, even anesthetized by the information.
Denial
The second step is denial. This is the time when you don’t want to believe it. This period is longer or shorter depending on the person. Someone who is in denial can continue to cover for the deceased, leave their belongings intact …
Anger
The third step is to be angry. Against oneself or against others. This anger can manifest itself through words, gestures or you immerse yourself in deep silence. The inability to go back is unbearable and incomprehensible. Feeling remorseful, you can be aggressive towards those around you. Blaming your loved ones.
The pain, the sadness
Anger gives way to sadness and a feeling of hopelessness. This pain is the fourth stage. You wonder what will become of you and the future seems blurry and dull. This stage can sometimes lead to depression.
Resignation
This fifth step represents that moment when you give up in the face of the truth. “This being that I love is dead, that’s life. It is also the moment when you understand that there is no going back.
Acceptance
This stage is when you accept the loss. You are then able to focus on the good memories and see the future in a more optimistic way.
Reconstruction
Acceptance leaves room for reconstruction. You regain self-confidence and regain your place in your life and in society. You have confidence in yourself and in the future.
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