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Grief can be overwhelming to everyone therefore do not hesitate to handle it alone .
GET SUPPORT FROM US , WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU NO MATTER HOW LONG YOU’VE BEEN DEPRESSED .
Symptoms
During the first few months after a loss , many signs and symptoms of normal grief arise similar as those of complicated grief . “complicated grief” is like being in an on going heightened state of mourning that keeps you from healing .
Signs and symptoms of complicated grief
- Intense sorrow and pain over the loss of loved one ..
- Problems of accepting death
- Problems of accepting death
- Bitterness about your loss
- Feeling that life holds no meaning or purpose .
- Lack of trust in others
- Inability to enjoy life /think of positive experiences with your loved ones .
Complicated grief also may be indicated if you continue to ;
- Have trouble carrying out normal routines .
- Isolate from others
- Experience depression
- Believe that you did something wrong
- Feeling life isn’t worth living without your loved one
- Wish you had died along with your loved one
Note: Kindly visit a therapist on our website if you have intense grief and problems at least few months after the passing of your loved one .
Losing a loved one is one of the most distressing common experiences people do face in life . Most people go on to experience normal grief and pass through various moments of sorrow ,even guilt and anger .r
Gradually after sometime ,these feelings go.
In complicated grief pain full emotions are so long lasting and severe that you may have trouble with recovering from the loss and resuming your normal life . Different people follow different paths through the grieving moments. The order and timing of these phases may vary from person to person :
- Adjusting to new reality in which the deceased is no longer present .
- Having other relationships or having more time with friends . These differences are normal ,but if you are to move through these stages more than a year after the death of a loved one , you may have complicated grief . If so, seek treatment it can help you come to terms with your loss and reclaim a sense of acceptance and peace in you .
How to handle complicated thoughts (like suicide )
At times people with complicated grief may consider suicide ,some may isolate themselves in their rooms and ignore people, sometimes many ignore eating /having meals something which may damage there lives , talk to someone you trust if you think you may act on suicide feelings , call emergency services or look for the therapist on our links .
Causes
It is not known what causes complicated grief but incase stress and depression persist ,visit a therapist for counselling ..
Risk Factors
Complicated grief occurs more often in females , youth ,and old age people .Factors that may increase the risk of complicated grief :
- Death of a child.
- Close or dependent relationship to the deceased person
- Social isolation /loss of support system /friendship
- Traumatic childhood experiences such as abuse or neglect .
- Other major life stressors or financial hardships
Complications
Complicated grief can affect you physically ,mentally ,and socially without appropriate treatment ,therefore complications may include ;
- Depression.
- Suicide thoughts
- Anxiety including PTSD
- Significant sleep disturbances
- Alcohol ,nicotine use /substance misuse
Prevention
It is not clear how to prevent complicated grief ,but getting counselling soon after loss may help . Talking about your grief and allowing yourself to cry also can help prevent you from getting stuck. Through early counselling after loss .
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