Understanding and Moving Through Grief
Loss can leave you feeling alone, isolated, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. IPrevail offers a safe and supportive space to grieve. Conversate with others who know what it’s like and the impact grieving has on daily life. Find personalized guidance on your journey.
What is Grief?
Grief is a natural response to loss. It's normal to feel sad, angry, confused, and overwhelmed when you lose someone or something you love. Grief can also cause physical symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches, and nausea.
What are the Different Types of Grief?
There are many different types of grief, including:
- Anticipatory grief: This is the grief you feel when you know that a loss is coming, but it hasn't happened yet. For example, you might feel anticipatory grief if you're caring for a loved one with a terminal illness.
- Chronic grief: This is when your grief is intense and long-lasting, and it interferes with your daily life.
- Delayed grief: This is when your grief doesn't hit you right away. It may come weeks, months, or even years later.
- Inhibited grief: This is when you try to suppress your grief feelings. You may not allow yourself to feel sad or cry, and you may try to act like nothing is wrong.
- Normal grief: This is the usual type of grief that people experience after a loss. It can last for several months or even years, but it gets better over time.
- Unresolved grief: This is when your grief doesn't heal properly. You may continue to feel intense sadness and despair, and you may have trouble moving on with your life.
What are the Symptoms of Grief?
Grief can cause a wide range of emotional and physical symptoms, including:
- Sadness
- Anger
- Guilt
- Loneliness
- Fatigue
- Difficulty sleeping
- Changes in appetite
- Headaches
- Stomach problems
- Heart problems
How to Cope with Grief
Coping with grief can be challenging, follow these steps to make grieving a little easier:
- Talk to someone you trust about your feelings. This could be a friend, family member, therapist, or grief support group.
- Allow yourself to feel your emotions. Don't try to suppress your grief or pretend that you're okay when you're not.
- Take care of yourself. Eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly.
- Do things you enjoy. Spend time with loved ones, pursue hobbies, and try new things.
Related Conditions:
Grief is a natural human emotion that arises in response to loss, often the death of a loved one. It encompasses a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, and loneliness. While grief is a normal and healthy response to loss, it can sometimes become complicated and interfere with daily life. Alongside grief, you may experience the following conditions below.