The loss of a loved one is never simple. The emotions of sadness and loss can be incredibly challenging to handle, whether it is due to a death, divorce, or even a separation. Although experiencing these emotions is a normal part of life, it’s important to learn helpful methods of coping. Let’s look at methods to support your healthy grieving and losses.

Understanding Grief

The way an individual handles loss is through grief. You could experience a number of feelings after the death of a loved one, including grief and sadness, anger, emptiness, confusion, and a lot more. It’s possible that you’ll behave differently than usual. You could experience many emotions as the grieving process continues. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.

Here are five (5) Healthy Tips for Coping with Grief and Loss:

Give Yourself Time to Grieve:

It’s important that you allow yourself time to experience all your feelings of grief. Do not try to push them away or avoid them. Rather, give yourself permission to embrace them completely.

Speak to Someone:

Speaking with a trusted friend or family member might help you sort through your feelings and understand your loss. The individual could be a friend, relative, or even a counsellor.

Take Care of Yourself:

Grieving can be mentally, physically, and emotionally stressful. Therefore, it’s important to look after yourself early. This involves maintaining a healthy diet, obtaining enough sleep, and exercising frequently.

Find a Personal Outlet:

Using your creativity to express yourself in healthy ways through writing, drawing, or music can be helpful.

Get Support:

People living with grief and loss have access to a wide number of support organizations/groups. These kinds of organizations/groups can provide a safe environment where you are able to communicate with individuals who are experiencing similar circumstances and share what you have gone through.

Choma, it’s okay not to be okay and always know that Choma is always here as a best friend whenever you need to talk. Take care!

If you or a friend need advice or help, you can contact me here on Ask Choma, send me a Facebook Message, an  Instagram message, a  Twitter DM, or a WhatsApp Message (071 172 3657).