7 Top Ways To Take Care of Yourself Through The Grieving Process

Self-Care Through Grief Checklist

As you begin your journey of grief, the best thing you can do is learn to take care of yourself. The following can help you get through the process and get to the other side.

Talk To Someone

You might feel as if your emotions are becoming a massive burden to those around you, but that?s completely false. It?s in your best interest to find somebody that you can talk to who will listen to you talk without giving unsolicited advice.

Don?t Entirely Avoid The Subject

Even though talking about the loss might upset you right now, not talking about it can prolong the grieving process. It?s okay to say their name, look at old pictures, and think about them when you?re feeling sad. 

Do Something You Enjoy

When you?re grieving a loss, you might feel guilty about smiling, laughing, or experiencing happiness. It?s okay and actually recommended that you put yourself first and do something you find fun and enjoyable instead of grieving.

Don?t Put A Time Limit On Your Grief

Some people believe that you should be completely over a loss in a year, but that?s not true. Don?t hold yourself to any standards regarding when you should be completely moved on, as everybody grieves differently.

Pamper Yourself

You?ve dealt with a lot in the last few weeks and months, so it?s time to do something just for you. Maybe go to the spa and sit in the sauna, get your nails done, get a relaxing massage, or try out a new haircut.

Remember To Eat

Your appetite will be totally off-balance when you?re grieving and it?s very normal to have very little appetite and lose weight. Try your best to eat several times per day, even if you?re only eating a little bit of food during each meal.

Remember That You?re Not Alone

Even though you?re isolating yourself and withdrawn socially, it doesn?t mean that you?re alone. There are likely other people that are dealing with the same loss and it?s okay to lean on one another when the emotions get tough.

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