Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with grief.

Ignore: Do realize grief is a normal reaction. Do realize you are not alone. Do realize time heals all.

Depressive: Depressive symptoms following loss is a normal part of the grieving process.

We: We should always do our best to be grateful and appreciate the past and present people in our life!

After: After a traumatic event or loss, hold, listen, support, your loved ones & acknowledge their feelings

Don't: Don't expect yourself to be better right away, grief takes time. Be patient with yourself.

If: If you are not working, get a job. Getting out of the house, and focusing on a task will save you.

Don't: Don't be embarrassed to tell someone it is too much to handle. A support system and time, key.

Do: Do talk to someone about positive memories you have about the person or thing you grieve.

Do: Do talk to others about your feelings. You will feel so much better.

Ignore: Support groups can be very effective in negotiating the stages of grief.

Ignore: Do realize that grieving is normal and don't get down on yourself or think you should be better.

Grief: Grief 101: Take time off from work. Most customs encourage at least a wk off. B w' family/friends.

Grief: Grief 101: Support groups can B a huge resource They know how UFeel & listen when others may not.

When: When in school daily communication with the teachers is important. Notebooks both ways is helpful.

Let: Let down your guard and create an opportunity for friendship, knowledge, and adventure.

Do: Do express your feelings to someone you trust.No one knows exactly how you feel unless you tell them.

Do: Do remember the good times. The smile it puts on your face is a great emotional Band-Aid.

The: The first step is to realize & accept the available truth and facts of life and move on.

If: If grief prevents you from participating in life, see your doctor for treatment!

Don't: Don't keep it inside, share with loved ones. Don't be afraid to cry. Keeping it inside is dangerous.

Ignore: Journaling helps reduce the grief, by keeping feelings alive and remembering the love.

Ignore: Suround yourself with people you love and support you.

Stay: Stay busy and have activities planned for every day. Get back into life as quickly as possible.

See: See a grief counselor if your grief seems overwhelming so that you can get back into life!

Holidays: Holidays R hard after a loss. Take time 2 remember, light a candle, cry 2 make room 4 the holiday.

Ignore: Share your feelings about the loss with trusted family member,friend, spiritual leader or & couselor.