Myths and facts

Everyone grieves in the various stages of life

There are five stages of experiencing grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Grief does not follow the rules. Everyone grieves in a different manner and there is not a right or wrong way to grieve

Grief and mourning are same

Grief produces many behaviour and mourning is one of them. Grief is the emotional state related to the loss of something or someone, whereas mourning, is the actions that are a result of grief. Grief includes all the emotions that the person feels like that of numbness, acute emotional pain, anger etc. .

Grief gets better with time

Grief does not follow a timeline. With the passing of time it has been noted that there is a decrease in the intensity of pain which one goes through but it does not truly heal the pain. Time and sometimes distance from the thing that is causing grief can be beneficial, but this alone doesn’t guarantee that grief will get better.

Conversing about loss can make it worse

Not talking about the loss keeps the hurt trapped. Talking about loss loosens the grp of pain and enables a person to develop new insights and accept encouragement. Conversing with somebody who is there and along the grief process is helpful.

How can one overcome grief and counselling?

The pain of grief can often cause the person to withdraw from others and retreat into their own shell. Having face-to-face support from other people is important to heal from loss. Even though the person is not comfortable talking about his feelings, it’s important to express them when grieving.

Spend time with family and friends - . Now is the time to be with the people who care about you. Rather than avoiding them, keep friends and loved ones close, spend time face to face and accept the assistance that is offered.

Draw comfort from your faith. - If you follow a religious tradition, embrace the comfort the mourning rituals can provide. Spiritual activities that have meaning in life to you like praying, meditating, or going to church can offer solace.

Associate with a support group. - Grief can make one feel very lonely, even when they have loved ones around. Sharing your sorrow with others who have gone through similar losses can help. To locate a bereavement support group in your area, contact local hospitals, hospices, funeral homes, and counseling centers.