How to Manage Anger and Stress

Part 1 – Over 100 Questions on GRIEF

What is grief? Grief is a natural and complex emotion that arises from a loss of someone or something that we hold dear. It is a reaction to the painful and difficult process of adjusting to life without that person or thing. Grief can manifest in a wide range of ways, both emotional and physical, […]

Grief

Grief is the deep sadness and loss you feel when someone you love dies. The death of a loved one can mean a big change in your life. It takes time to cope with your loss and find ways to adapt. Comfort and support from others can help as you go through grief. How Does[…..]

Dealing Effectively With Suicide Grief

Dealing Effectively With Suicide Grief

While losing a loved one is always painful, losing a loved one to suicide can be extremely difficult. You may find yourself dealing with several confusing and conflicting emotions, ranging from shock, grief, despair, and loneliness to anger, guilt, and shame. Suicide grief can be harder to deal with because of the stigma surrounding suicide. Apart from struggling with painful[…..]

Grief: The Bargaining Stage

If you’ve lost someone, you would probably be willing to give anything to bring them back. Alternatively, you may wonder whether being a better person, or doing something differently could have prevented the loss. You may even experience these thoughts if you’ve lost something important to you, such as a business, a job, a friendship, a relationship,[…..]

Why the Grieving Process Isn’t the Same for Everyone

We grieve when we lose someone or something that is important to us in some way. Grief and mourning are normal human reactions to loss. Grieving can affect the way we feel, think, act, and behave. It’s important to note that everyone grieves differently and there’s no right or wrong way to mourn. Several factors can play[…..]

What Is Bereavement?

Bereavement refers to the state of having experienced the loss of a loved one. It most often refers to the time after a loss when emotions are at their most profound. This time is marked by intense grief and tremendous sorrow. The term is sometimes used synonymously with grief and mourning. How people experience this[…..]

How to Deal With Unpleasant Emotions

Unpleasant emotions are disruptive emotional reactions. Examples of unpleasant emotions include sadness, fear, anger, or jealousy. These feelings aren’t just unpleasant; they also make it hard to function in your normal daily life, and they interfere with your ability to accomplish goals. It is important to note that no emotion, including an unpleasant one, is[…..]

Destructive effects of bottling emotions

Destructive Effects of Bottling up Emotions

Keeping our emotions close to our chest can often feel safer, but it isn’t always the healthiest way to move through life. This approach prevents us from discussing our needs (which can turn into a cyclical issue) and prevents us from truly connecting with others. Over the long term, bottling up emotions can even backfire[…..]