How To Survive A Loss

There is a wide range of experiences to live along: bumps and joys, mountain peaks and bottom mud. Everyone has certainly experienced moments of happiness and joy, as well as sadness, despair, and doubt. There are also losses and disappointments for almost everyone. Even if we are not always ready to face these losses and changes, they are an important part of life and the better we are able to face and deal with them, the better we will hope and move forward. In this article, we will consider how to cope with the loss and move on with life.

There are many different losses and major changes: school change, parental separation, job loss, moving to another city or country far from loved ones. The greatest loss is, of course, the loss of a loved one to either illness, accident, or other cause. You may have heard of the different stages of grief that most of us go through after a loss. There are many feelings associated with grief, and the experience is never the same for everyone. The stages of mourning include:

• Denying what happened. Sometimes the death of a loved one feels so creepy or surprising that one cannot or does not want to believe what has happened.
• Anger. Sometimes a person who experiences a loss feels sheer anger or rage against certain people, such as doctors or the world at all.
• Counsel. In the negotiation phase, the person begins to go through what happened and understands why and how it happened. After the negotiation phase, it is easier to move forward.
• Grief. Grief strikes when he realizes that the loss is an irreversible and permanent state. People react to grief in a different way: some close to themselves, while others do good to talk about it. Grief is a strong feeling that, however, eases over time, even if it is never entirely omnipotent.
• Depression. Sometimes the loss of a loved one strikes so hard that the loved one gets depressed. In this condition, it is definitely worth seeking professional help, as it is difficult to get over depression alone.

• Adoption. As the worst grief passes, one begins to realize that life continues despite the loss. Loss is a part of life.

A person who is always grieving does not go through all the above steps because everyone is different and experiences loss in their own ways. Memories of the deceased cause sadness and nostalgic feelings after years and decades, but over the years these feelings become less painful. Time heals wounds, although sometimes a scar remains. Here are some tips on how to deal with feelings of loss and how to cope with loss.

How to cope with the loss?

Express your feelings

Don’t worry if one day you feel angry and curse the injustice of the world, and the next day you feel completely different and accept what happened. Some days you just want to cry, and other days you feel normal.

The loss of a loved one is a rare event that deeply upsets. This is why it is important to express all your feelings: good, bad and weird. By letting go of emotions and letting them mumble, they dissipate and make room for healing, and do not cause permanent mental or physical harm. Mental health is closely tied to the health of the body, and the suffering mind can cause physical symptoms.

Make a list of all the things that make your life good

In the grip of depression and grief, it can feel like there is no meaning in life and that only nasty things are happening to you. Negative emotions often lead to new negative emotions, so focus instead on the good and positive things in your life. Write a diary of your feelings and make a list of good things in your life: your life partner, family, friends, hobbies, and interests. Listing good things will help you see that not everything is quite backward and that those good things will carry you over grief.

Don’t close to your loved ones and family. It is from your family and friends that you will receive the support, security, and love you need in the midst of loss. You can support each other, reminisce about the deceased, and talk about what happened. Talk about your feelings boldly, even if it may seem difficult. You can also seek the talk of a psychologist if you feel you can’t talk to anyone else. Psychologists understand your ordeal and can help you over what happened.

Don’t get bitter

Sometimes a person recovering from a loss ends up in an internal struggle with himself, avoids enjoying life, and becomes bitter about everything. A bitter person does not want and cannot enjoy the small joys of life, but experiences all things as negative. Don’t be left out of the people and hobbies you love. Spend time with people who encourage and support you and keep your mood high.

Remember to take care of your health

Grief and loss put world books in confusion. Sleeping can be difficult, hunger disappears, and you can’t even drag yourself to the shower, let alone makeup. It’s important to remember that if you don’t take care of your health, it can worsen your mental state over time. If your body doesn’t get enough sleep and nutrition, it causes other symptoms that can plunge you into the grip of depression. So take care of adequate nutrition, get enough sleep, avoid alcohol and tobacco, take care of hygiene, and do not resort to antidepressants unless prescribed by your doctor.

Remember…

The loss of a loved one is a hard place to recover from. However, you can cope with the loss with the support of loved ones and, if necessary, professionals. Let your feelings mourn, cry, grieve, and talk about it — over time, you’ll find that grief becomes easier to deal with, even if it doesn’t necessarily go away completely.