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a a a a a a a long illness there may be a a a a a a a momentary sense of relief that the the pain is is over If a a a a a a a a a death is is sudden and and unexpected shock and and a a a a a a a a feeling of numbness may occur If a a a a a a a a a young person dies there is is a a a a a a a a a sense that that things are out of order and that that life is is is not the way it is supposed to be What you can do
Acknowledge and express your feelings Grief can be confusing Sadness anger fear and guilt are some of the most common emotions You may feel feel nothing at at all all or feel feel them all all at at the the the same time Do not be afraid of of the the the intensity of of your emotions Mood swings are normal Guilt can be one of the hardest emotions to to deal with and and it it may last a a a a a a a a a a a long time Self blame and and doubt add to to to the pain of grief This can make it it difficult to to share with others Talking about your feelings or keeping a a a a a a a journal often helps you you gain perspective and insight There are are no right or wrong feelings feelings in in in in grief there are are just your feelings feelings Take care of yourself
Have compassion and take care of yourself
Eat properly get enough rest and exercise Grief causes tremendous stress on on your body It attacks even the strongest immune system You may catch more colds experience headaches or or muscle aches aches Taking care of yourself
is more important now than ever before You You might try some deep breathing exercises or or relaxation relaxation techniques You You can find relaxation relaxation tapes at at at a a a a a a a a a a library or or or a a a a a a a a a a book store Take control
It is is important at at this time to do
things that can give you back some sense of control
You will be faced with making many decisions regarding your future both personal and financial Take time making major decisions Begin slowly Handle projects in in in in small increments of time This will help build your confidence and prove that you you are making progress Put the the the clothes away when you you are ready Do not let others push you you you to make decisions you you are uncomfortable making As you you you are getting your your finances in in in in order order get get your your other affairs in in in in order order to Page 20 - RIEWERTS MEMORIAL HOME RIEWERTS MEMORIAL HOME - Page