Bereavement
Bereavement Have you lost someone and you still have very strong feelings about that person perhaps a member of your family, friend or pet? Do you still feel so sad about the death of a loved one?
It’s Normal
It’s normal to feel the way we do when we are touched by death, Be it a parent, a child, a friend or a partner most dear. Disbelief is normal, it can’t be true, this nightmare of pain. Shock is normal, and it will help numb the early days. Sobbing and Crying are normal, to help clean our soul. Physical symptoms are normal and not imagination. Denial is normal, to act as a buffer until we can cope. Why? Is normal and there is a reason for when we are ready. Repetition is normal; to take in what is happening. Reality of Death, is a shock wave that hurts, go with it, be the reed in the storm not the oak to survive.
Confusion is normal, concentrate on grief only it will heal. Idolise is normal, to feel the wrong one died. Identify is normal, to make the person last that little longer. Fear of losing control is normal, you’re not going mad, just grieving. To bargain is normal, ‘If I am good will you give them back?’ Depression is normal, at that special time of the day, friends help. Severe Depression is normal; tell a friend you need more help. Laughter is normal, and it will become more. High Expectations is normal, remember baby steps matter. Lowered self-esteem is normal, but you are doing ok!
