Bereavement and grief aren’t light-hearted topics. Bereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction for any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness.

The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to the person who’s passed, and other factors.

Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional, spiritual or social.

A few common symptoms in these categories are:

Physical

     Crying and sighing

     Headaches

     Loss of appetite

     Difficulty sleeping

     Weakness

     Fatigue

Emotional

     Feelings of sadness and yearning

     Feelings of worry or anger

     Feelings of frustration or guilt

Social

     Feeling detached from others

     Self-isolation from social contact

     Behaving in ways that are not normal for you

Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after the loss of someone else. Whatever your personal symptoms are, grief and bereavement counseling have been proven to help.

If you are experiencing grief-related thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are distressing, please contact me today.