Anxiety After Death of a Loved One
After the loss of a loved one, a person goes through a wide range of emotions. The initial shock seems unbearable, but time heals. Being aware of the stages of grief and the anxiety that one experiences can be eye opening but helpful.
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Isolation
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When a loved one dies, many come together to show their support. But once the person is laid to rest, most people resume their normal everyday lives. This sometimes leaves the survivor feeling alone, isolated and cut off from everyone else.
Help
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People want to help those who have lost a loved one, but many times they don’t know what to do or say. Don’t be afraid to take someone up on their offer of help. They wouldn’t offer if they really didn’t want to help.
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Triggers
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Many events can trigger the anxiety of losing a loved one. Anniversaries and holidays shared with the loved one can be especially hard. Seek to surround yourself with family and friends to get through those times. Continue to honor traditions you shared with your loved one.
Support
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Seek out a support group. Interacting with others that know what you are going through can be not only comforting but therapeutic.
Professional Help
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If the anxiety seems overwhelming or you find yourself pulling away from those people and events you’ve loved and enjoyed, seek professional help. If you don’t want to or can’t afford a professional counselor of psychologist, consider seeking out counseling at a church. Many larger churches have grief counselors and psychologists on staff, and most of their services are free or relatively inexpensive.
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