How to Survive the Loss of a Spouse
The death of a spouse is one of the most traumatic experiences one can face, even if the death was expected. As a surviving spouse, you feel many losses as well as a change in identity. While dealing with your loss, you many also encounter additional stress from finances or parenting. Read on to learn how to survive the loss of a spouse.
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Acknowledge the pain and allow yourself a grieving period. Give yourself permission to mourn.
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Understand that you will experience a range of emotions, often unpredictable at times. There is no specific pattern to grief that you can expect, but feeling angry, sad and confused at times are steps along the path to feeling better.
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Know that you have the strength and ability to cope. A time will come when you have to make the decision to work on moving forward. Talk to friends and family, join a support group and write down your thoughts and feelings to help with healing.
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Realize that you may continue to have unexpected times of grief when anniversaries, birthdays, holidays and other special occasions arise in the future.
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Take care of yourself. Go to scheduled medical check-ups, exercise regularly, and maintain relationships with family and friends.
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Contact a grief counselor if you feel your loss is unbearable, and are concerned about your health and well-being.
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parvenue
Aug 10, 2007
A very good article. It is insightful with useful tips and tools that are helpful with the loss of a spouse as well as other family members. Thank you. -
parvenue
Aug 10, 2007
A very good article. It is insightful with useful tips and tools that are helpful with the loss of a spouse as well as other family members. Thank you.
