{"id":1956,"date":"2022-11-11T13:11:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T13:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drcorrielus.com\/?p=1956"},"modified":"2022-11-11T13:19:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T13:19:32","slug":"coping-with-grief-and-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drcorrielus.com\/coping-with-grief-and-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Coping with Grief and Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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After a loved one has passed away, grief doesn’t simply go away. Reminders frequently make the pain of loss worse. Here is support for coping and healing.<\/span><\/p>

When a loved one passes away, you could experience sadness over that loss repeatedly \u2013 often years later. Grief may resurface on the anniversary of your loved one’s passing or other significant occasions throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

These emotions, also known as an anniversary reaction, aren’t always a hindrance to the grieving process. They demonstrate how much you value your loved one’s life.<\/span><\/p>

Know what to anticipate and how to handle reminders of your loss to go forward with your healing.<\/span><\/p>

There are reminders everywhere.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Some remembrances of your loved one could be unavoidable, such as going to the grave, remembering the date of their passing, celebrating holidays, or birthdays, or attending new activities you know they would have appreciated. Even commemorative events for other people can make you feel the agony of your loss.<\/span><\/p>

Reminders may also be connected to sights, sounds, and fragrances; they may even come as a surprise. When you pass a restaurant that your partner enjoyed while driving or hear your child’s favorite music, you can find yourself unexpectedly overcome with emotions.<\/span><\/p>

What to anticipate if grief recurs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Grief has an unpredictable trajectory. Reactions to anniversaries can linger for days at a time or, in more severe situations, much longer.<\/span><\/p>

When you have an anniversary reaction, you could feel the same strong feelings and reactions you did the first time you lost a loved one, including:<\/span><\/p>