Question 1

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 2

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 3

what to do to help my grieving sister?

Accepted Answer

Remind her that you: Love her. Listen with your ears and your heart. Encourage her to use resources like her pastor, friends and relatives. If she becomes "stuck" in the grief process - let her now that counseling with a therapist, psychiatrist or psychologist may help.

Question 4

what is kubler-roth contribution to grieving?

Accepted Answer

Kübler-Ross : Kübler-ross developed a model for grieving/ loss – five stages of grief.

Question 5

could the 5 stages of grief only apply to deaths?

Accepted Answer

5 stages for grief: People can go through the 5 stages for all types of grief. Grief is a natural reaction to loss which could be the loss of a loved one through death but could also be from separation or divorce. It could be from other types of loss like the loss of one's job.

Question 6

how can i help a grieving loved one one year out?

Accepted Answer

Time to talk: Grief should grow less over the months.  If it's not, it's time to talk with someone about how to train your mind to go in the direction that it should. Your pastor, a psychologist, or just a wise person may have ideas -- your situation is quite common and i bet you'll get good advice and be able to get on with your life.

Question 7

can i have some tips on helping grieving grandparents?

Accepted Answer

Be there for them: I'm sorry for their/your loss. Everyone deals w/loss differently. While it may sound like a platitude, be there for them. Be available when they're ready to reach out. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/end-of-life/in-depth/grief/art-20047261 &amp; http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-coping-with-grief for some ideas. Make sure fridge is stocked so they won't have to wor

Question 8

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 9

grieving and medication, what's a good short term med for this?

Accepted Answer

Grief: Grief counseling is important to help u understand and work thru the stages of healthy grief. Medications only contain symptoms if they interfere with your daily functioning, such as insomnia or crying spells.

Question 10

can you give me some suggestions  on helping grieving grandparents?

Accepted Answer

Be there for them: I'm sorry for their/your loss. Everyone deals w/loss differently. While it may sound like a platitude, be there for them. Be available when they're ready to reach out. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/end-of-life/in-depth/grief/art-20047261 &amp; http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-coping-with-grief for some ideas. Make sure fridge is stocked &amp; house is clean so they

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