Bereavement
We are hoping to provide some resources on these pages, in the coming months, to help those struggling after the death of someone they loved or knew.
- Be patient with yourself.
Only do what is necessary and ask help from those you trust.
Ask for and accept help.
- Accept your feelings. Feelings are neither right nor wrong; they just are. Don’t try and push them away.
Anger is a healthy emotion, even anger at God.
Sometimes we get angry at God because we don’t know who else to blame.
Although panic and anxiety attacks are scary, they are normal and will go away with healing.
- Be good to yourself – remember grief takes time.
Try to get adequate rest.
Good nutrition is important.
As time passes, schedule activities into those days (e.g. holidays) you find difficult.
Moderate exercise helps.
Don’t feel guilty if you have a good time or catch yourself laughing.
Try not to make a lot of changes but do one or two things differently.
Become involved in the needs of others.
Try and put balance into your life.
- Remember; take your life one moment, one hour, one day at a time.
Do not have unrealistic expectations of your time. Grief will come and go.
You will get better. Hold on to hope.
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