It is natural to mourn our losses and we have to experience this mourning. There may be disruptions in our daily work and we may experience mental distress. In order to live a healthy life, we must complete the mourning process after our loss. Grieving does not mean that we forget or dislike our loss. It means that we can cope by accepting our feelings that arise after loss. The mourning process, although normal, is sometimes challenging and requires time, courage and support to get through the process.
After the loss of a loved one, our grief process may go through stages of shock-denial / anger / bargaining / depression / acceptance, some of which may change places. Or sometimes we may not experience one of these stages.
When we are in the mourning process, it may be helpful to share our pain by communicating with our family and people around us, rather than experiencing it alone. During this period, let's pay attention to ensuring that we get enough sleep, eat balanced food and our physical health. By talking about our loss and sharing our common memories with our family, we can understand each other better and end our grief easier. Contrary to popular belief, when we do not remain silent and talk about the loss, when we do not remove the pictures but look at them, we are in the mourning process. Since being able to express our emotions is very important for our mental health, it may be useful to write what is inside us and reflect it in pictures. Crying can also be a good way to express our pain and help us relax a little. It is important for us to attend the funeral and visit the grave after the burial so that we can say goodbye to our loss and face the facts. Being with our loved ones on death anniversaries can ease the difficulty of the situation. Engaging in activities related to our loss on special days that remind us of our loss will make our grief easier, even if it is difficult. For example, after a loss in our family, halva is distributed or lokma is poured, traditional ways like these can also help us in the mourning process. We can complete our mourning only by being present at the place where we experienced our loss, let's not move away or visit. Let's try to resume our work and relationships in life as much as we can. When we cannot cope with our pain and When we cannot continue our celebrity jobs, getting psychological help from a mental health professional may be the best decision for ourselves and our loved ones.
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