Question 1

how is complicated grief defined? lost mom to brain cancer abt 9 yrs ago & still have  occasional sad times as a result. is that a normal response?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: This is pathological if and only if you find yourself unable to function because of your sorrow. If the latter is the case, a short course of cognitive-behavioral therapy or similar insight-type therapy may be in order. Since you recognize this may be problematic, you have insight and motivation, and your prognosis would be good.

Question 2

what is best way to deal with grief?

Accepted Answer

Allow feelings: A lot of people try to suppress feelings of loss, but this does not help process grief.  Accept help and support from family and community.  A memorial service sharing stories of the deceased can help.  Let yourself weep, if it comes.  Accept hugs; give hugs.  Listen to music. Listen to others who are missing the same person.  Take walks,  get good rest.  Feed self well.  Massage can help nurture.

Question 3

what can be done about extreme grief?

Accepted Answer

Extreme grief: Contact local hospitals psychiatry departments for grief counseling and grief groups.  It often easier to deal with grief if you feel you are not alone.

Question 4

how can i eat properly when your experiencing bad grief?

Accepted Answer

Write in your planne: planner, the times you usually ate and look at it often to jog your memory. Reach out to your friends/family. Set an alarm to remind you and   see a therapist to talk over the grief. Take it one day at a time.

Question 5

everything seems so confusing and difficult at the moment. when will grief from death of my husband end?

Accepted Answer

Sorry for your loss: Talk to your internist about this. There are medications that can help. Grief can turn into depression easily.

Question 6

i am actually in crisis right now as i have gone through a lot of grief and loss recently and am in deep despair?

Accepted Answer

Call crisis line:: Sounds like you feel pretty awful.  That is so too bad!  There are a lot of people who can help you through this, in the fastest, safest way possible. Since you are in crisis, try this number Suicide &amp; Crisis Hotline 
1-800-999-9999, or this one: Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
1-800-273-TALK  If these folks can't help, call your doc, if you have one, or please go to ER.  Help is there for you, call!

Question 7

how can i get over grief?

Accepted Answer

Grief: Go thru the grief stages (shock - denial - anger - bargaining - depression - acceptance ) & seek support from family & friends. Also, might consider grief work thru supportive counseling with a therapist.

Question 8

how can i get over grief and loss?

Accepted Answer

Grief: Go through the stages of grief (shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression & acceptance)f & hold on to support system you have. Seek counseling for added support.

Question 9

how do i overcome feeling deep grief?

Accepted Answer

Please seek help!: Grief is a natural but brief response to some situations and you may get help from family, friends, church. Deep grief may be a sign of an underlying mood disorder or may lead to a mood disorder, such as depression and suicide. I strongly encourage you to seek the advice of a counsellor, therapist or psychologist for talk therapy and possible referral to psychiatrist for medication therapy.

Question 10

what are some ways to cope with grief/loss?

Accepted Answer

Therapy can help: Psychotherapy can help with grief.  Check with a local hospital for a therapist who works in this area.  
Grief often comes at us in waves.  It is detrimental to our overall health and must be dealt with.  For many people keeping busy is helpful.  
Be sure you take care of your nutritional needs during this time.  Sleep enough but do not oversleep.  Hopefully your grief will pass soon.

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How is complicated grief defined? lost mom to brain cancer abt 9 yrs ago & still have occasional sad times as a result. is that a normal response?

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How can i get over grief and loss?

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