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The death of a loved one is one of the most shocking events in a person's life. A wide variety of complex emotions may be experienced; such as sadness, anger, restlessness, guilt and despair. Sleeping patterns and appetite habits may be disrupted, and physical disorders may occur. All of these are natural reactions to the mourning process, and these emotions may increase or decrease over time. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Everyone experiences grief according to their religious, cultural, social and personal beliefs, and to some extent, depending on their relationship with the deceased. How death occurs; For example, whether it occurs suddenly or as a result of a long-term illness may cause differences in reactions. There are four basic stages of death grief that are typical of the grief process:
Numbness and shock: It is usually seen in the early days and lasts a short time. It often helps people function during funerals and preparations.
Feeling of separation: A feeling of loss and longing for the loved one arises.
Disorganization: Inability to concentrate on the work done, inability to concentrate and restlessness are observed.
Recovery: Towards the end of the mourning period, beginning to adapt to life without a loved one.
It is very important to be with people who understand your loss and support you during the mourning process. These may be friends, family, therapists and support groups. It can take a long time to get over the mourning period (it can last from 3-4 months to a year); That's why you need to give yourself time to grieve. Suppressed and unresolved grief causes this period to be prolonged and the person to be unable to return to the normal flow of life.
How Can I Help Myself?
Keep a diary ; Writing down your feelings and thoughts and not keeping them inside can be very useful, especially in terms of completing the mourning process.
Read books about death and loss . Reading other people's similar experiences can sometimes be very helpful.
Do a relaxing activity . In the beginning, it may help to return to a normal daily routine and achieve harmony and tranquility. Although talking about the deceased and sharing common memories with people who knew him/her may be painful at first, it can help you get through the mourning process more easily.
If you think it would be helpful, join support groups . Many people find it helpful to share their sadness in support groups.
When to get help?
If the desire to grieve has persisted for more than a year,
If there has been a dramatic change (increase or decrease) in weight,
If thoughts of suicide are recurring,
If sleep difficulty persists,
If you are experiencing emotional unrest and taking too long to return to your normal life and daily routine,
Stay in touch with experts. Remember that you need to take care of yourself. If you feel extremely upset, think you won't get better, or are thinking about harming yourself, contact them immediately.
What kind of help can be offered?
Support groups for bereaved people: In these types of support groups, the pain, fears and other emotions felt after the loss of a loved one are discussed in a safe environment. These groups can benefit from the experiences of others and can be very helpful, especially for children and adolescents. Family therapy: "Family" can mean many different things to many people. People who are related to you or have a very important place in your life can be considered family. A loss can affect many people in the family. Family therapists are trained about the impact of loss on family members and can help you through your grief. Individual therapy: Individual sessions are held with people who are having difficulty in the mourning process (or later). In addition to emotional and psychological support regarding the loss, the person's stuck points regarding the loss are investigated and they are helped to complete their grief in the normal process.
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