Question 1

how can i get over grief and loss?

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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 2

what are some ways to cope with grief/loss?

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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.

Question 3

how can i get over grief?

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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 4

i recently miscarried - how do i get over the grief?

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Get thru not over: You don't get over the grief, you get through it in stages.First, it is important to know you didn't cause the miscarriage.Pregnancies end for many reasons you and your doctor can't control.This is a very personal loss that others often can't appreciate.A famous researcher defined the stages of the grief process(denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance). Give it time. I am sorry for your loss.

Question 5

how do you get over extreme grief, lost my parents and so many friends (last 5 yrs) feel so alone, lost, miss them so badly, counsellor quit?

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See your doctor: You may have depression or pathological grief if symptoms have lasted this long.  You may benefit from antidepressant medications.  Also your doctor may be able to recommend another counselor.  You could also talk things out with a friend or minister.  Good luck!

Question 6

how do you get over grieving and depression?

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See below: Depression and grief are interconnected. Losses need to be grieved.  Find a professional who can help you work through your grief and re-evaluate your needs at the moment. Good luck!

Question 7

how do i overcome feeling deep grief?

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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 8

can you tell me how to get over a loss of a loved one.?

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We really never get: We really never 'get over' a loved one since we have spent time with them and created memories with them. But we can over time ease the pain by celebrating the thinga that made them a joy for us to be around and remember that they will have a special place in our hearts for them being the unique experience that they had brought to us. Thisis how we truly deal with it and empower ourselves.

Question 9

how do i get over loss of appetite and fatigue?

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Have a complete exam: See your physician and have abattery of tests done including full blood workup.

Question 10

can i ever get over the loss of my mother who died over 40 yrs ago  i feel the pain even more as i get older?

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Help available: Please reach out for help to a mental health professional, friend, clergy, support group, anything to help you connect to others.  You are a whole person w/out your mom physically here but you can't feel it.  People adjust to such a loss and there is every reason to believe you can also.  Peace and good health.

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