Bible Verse of the Month
Hear me speedily, O LORD:
my spirit faileth:
hide not thy face from me,
lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
Psalms 143:7 – 127:8
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Common feelings after a death
People go through various stages of grief when they’re coming to terms with a death.
We used to try to better understand these in five stages:
- denial
- anger
- bargaining
- depression
- acceptance.
Understanding the common stages of grief can help a person be better prepared, but everyone grieves differently. There’s no right or wrong amount of time to be upset about losing someone, so let things progress naturally.
More recently, these five stages have been questioned. They were originally seen in people with terminal illnesses coming to terms with their own death.
When you’re dealing with the loss of someone close to you, it doesn’t always feel like you’re going through stages. It’s more complicated than that and it can be frustrating if someone tells you you’re stuck in a certain stage of grief.
Don’t expect your grief to follow a predictable pattern. It’s natural to feel like you’re making progress one day, and have a set back the next. You’ll experience a whole range of emotions and feelings, even beyond those listed in the five stages.
Source: https://www.churchill.com
The biological process of grief
Your body responds when you’re grieving. Once grief has triggered a response, you’re likely to experience a number of side effects, including:
- Boosted adrenaline. Our brain triggers the fight or flight response, leading to a faster heartbeat and additional release of adrenaline. You might feel on high alert.
- Exhaustion. Often caused by a lack of sleep, grief can lead to insomnia and depression – leaving you drained of energy and motivation.
- Digestion problems. Issues with your digestion can be common when experiencing sadness.
If you lose someone close to you, be prepared for short-term changes to your health. It’s normal to feel the effects on your body. Staying active and eating well can help.
Source: https://www.churchill.com
