Waves of loss and grief

Waves of loss and grief

All human beings are at one time or the other bonded by feelings of loss and grief. People may grieve differently when they suffer loss and the losses can take the form of losing a job, friendship, home,death of a loved one or loss of dreams and values.

It is but natural that when you experience a loss you may feel a deep sense of sadness and emptiness. You may be concerned that you will never feel better while those around you may expect you to move on. Grief can often come like waves, which can be intense. These waves can come all of a sudden and barely give you a chance to breathe. As years go by these waves may tend to lessen or the gaps of waves widen.

There are many things one can do that may help in assisting you while dealing with grief.

• Talk about your grief and how you feel, with your family or friends.

• If you follow a religion, then try and find comfort by engaging in rituals- attending services at church, praying and mediating. While grieving one can often question our faith, seek counselling from a religious person or a priest.

• You may find comfort in getting back to your routine or engaging in activities that are of interest to you. Combat you grief by getting enough of sleep, going for a walk or exercise and eating healthy foods.

• Avoid the use of alcohol, smoking and drugs to assist in improving your mood artificially.

• You may feel overly emotional during days such as anniversaries and important celebrations. Prepare ahead of time making sure that you are not alone