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GRIEF AND LOSS

Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s an emotional pain that takes over you when something or someone you love is taken from you. The pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You will experience different kinds of emotions from shock – feelings of disbelief, depression, anger, guilt around the loss. What to expect when experiencing grief and loss:

  • Shock and denial is often the first response to loss. You may feel numb, empty, unable to accept what has happened and struggle to accept your loss.

  • Feelings of overwhelmed sadness. You may feel like you are empty or a part of you is missing. You may experience difficulty in feeling joy in the things you used to. You may find yourself isolating a lot and constantly crying.

  • You may experience anger towards yourself and others.

  • You may experience feelings of guilt.

  • You may experience fear and worry.

  • You may notice changes to your physical health such as headaches, nausea, anxiety – experiencing tightness in chest, having a shortness of breath, feeling tired and fatigued. You may have notices changes in your appetite – suppressed appetite or hunger cravings (comfort eating).

  • You may have issues with sleep. Find it difficult to fall asleep because you are constantly revisiting memories of the past. Find it difficult to stay asleep, oversleeping and difficulty getting out of bed.

How can Start With ME services help?

We are experienced and trained in providing appropriate therapy tailored to your individual needs. If you require support and would like professional assistance, please contact us.

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