Feelings during Grieving
The loss of a loved one is possibly the most
stressful experience any of us will have. While
grieving may include crying and feeling sad, it
also involves other feelings. Not everyone has
the same feelings at the same time or in the
same way. Working through feelings helps us
heal.
If you feel you’re getting “stuck” in one of these
feelings, you may want to seek the help of a
counselor. You can also refer to the support
resources described on pages 22-23.
Shock
When a loved one dies, you may be in shock.
You may feel numb and not be able to make
decisions. Feeling faint or sick is common. You
may not show the degree of sorrow you or
others expect or you may go about your daily
routine as if nothing has changed.
Shock diminishes as we are comforted and begin
to accept that our lives must continue. Sharing
how we feel about death and what is now
missing moves us closer to healing.
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