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About Bereavement Counselling
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What is Bereavement?
Grief is the combination of sorrow, strong emotion, and the resulting confusion that comes from losing someone important to you. Not only do you mourn the loss of that person, but you mourn for yourself.
Bereavement is the process of grieving. This process is different for each person, although every person will experience similar states. The time that it takes to progress through bereavement is also unique to each person. It is common for intensive bereavement to last anywhere from six months to two years.
What does it feel like?
Grief can feel like many things. Just after a death has occurred, it is very common for you to feel numb and as if you were in shock. This is how your body instinctively reacts to pain. You may experience some of the following physical sensations:
- Tightness in the chest or throat
- Difficulty breathing
- Irritability to noise
- The feeling that nothing is real
- Muscle weakness
- Lack of energy
- Dry mouth
- Trouble sleeping and eating
You may also find yourself searching for your loved one. The forms of searching may range from dreams that seem as real as life, all the way to hallucinations caused by familiar sounds, smells, and sights. These may come when you least expect them, causing you to be caught off-guard and unprepared. This searching is normal, and is an important part of adjusting to your loss.
When will I feel like I've been healed?
Although it may not seem possible now, there will come a time in the future when you can think about your loved one with fond memories, and without any feelings of guilt, anger, or sadness.
Bereavement counsellers can help you to find new goals for yourself and a new pattern of life.
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