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Dealing with loss is not easy, especially if the suffering is there because of losing a loved one or any other traumatic experience. Such incidents have a profound impact on the mental health of the person who is going through that grieving period. Many times, people close to us are not able to understand the depth of the pain that we are going through. Their intentions are not wrong in saying that we should process the pain, but it is easier said than done.

Handling the condition in a manner that we can come out of it and resume our life as it was before the incident that changed everything needs proper guidance and treatment as well. You can take online counseling and treatment sessions to talk about the things that are not letting you live life properly. At DocVita, we have dedicated counselors to help you navigate the harsh feelings and emotions.

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About Grief Counselling
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About Grief Counselling
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Therapists / Counselors for Grief Counselling
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FAQs
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Mental Health Care for Dealing with Each Stage of Grief
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Signs & Symptoms of Grieving
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Major Causes
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The 5 Stages
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How to Cope With The Loss of a Loved One
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Find Care With a Therapist Who’s Right For You
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Schedule a Virtual Appointment with a Counsellor Today

Dealing with loss is not easy, especially if the suffering is there because of losing a loved one or any other traumatic experience. Such incidents have a profound impact on the mental health of the person who is going through that grieving period. Many times, people close to us are not able to understand the depth of the pain that we are going through. Their intentions are not wrong in saying that we should process the pain, but it is easier said than done.

Handling the condition in a manner that we can come out of it and resume our life as it was before the incident that changed everything needs proper guidance and treatment as well. You can take online counseling and treatment sessions to talk about the things that are not letting you live life properly. At DocVita, we have dedicated counselors to help you navigate the harsh feelings and emotions.

FAQs

Yes, you can. When you are going through such situations, it is easier to think that these emotions will last forever, but with the right guidance and help, you can surely process them in due time.
Not at all. You or anyone else cannot be blamed. Death is an inevitable truth of this world. You did your best in the given situation, and you are not to be blamed for what happened.
There is no clear-cut answer to this question. But according to experts, a minimum of 6-8 sessions can start giving relief, and the more you want to heal, the more you will actually heal. Your motivation will be the biggest strength in the journey to healing.
Life as it was when your loved one was there might not be back like it used to be, but you will find a way. Through support from the right people, you will gain strength in life and will be able to see a new perspective.
If you are not able to get back to your life, work, and daily activities and keep feeling intense pain, regret and sadness, then it is suggested that you take therapy. The treatment will help you in regaining control over life.

Mental Health Care for Dealing with Each Stage of Grief

Experts say that the grieving process is not linear. For a better understanding of how grief is handled and processed by people, the Kübler-Ross model is taken into consideration by the therapists. Formulated by Swiss-American psychiatrist Elizabeth Kübler-Ross in 1969, the model states that people go through five stages. These stages are:

  • Denial
  • Anger
  • Bargaining
  • Depression
  • Acceptance

In most cases, these stages are common, but they don’t always progress in such a linear fashion. A person facing the loss of a loved one may be in any of these stages for a period of time that is not fixed in any manner. They can feel the anger and start to bargain fast and may remain in the depression stage for longer durations. Thus, a one-size-fits-for-all approach doesn’t work in therapy. Each person needs guidance that is suited to their condition specifically.

According to therapists, depression is the stage when most people either seek counseling or are persuaded by their loved ones to take treatment.

Signs & Symptoms of Grieving

For a few months after facing the loss, the symptoms of normal and complicated grieving look similar. In general, the signs of normal grief start to fade away over time, but when someone is in complicated grief, the symptoms linger for longer and may even get worse. Considering these aspects, the signs and symptoms of complicated grief, which need therapy and treatment to feel better, are as follows:

  • Focus on only the death and not on anything else
  • Intense pain, sorrow, and rumination over the loss of the loved one
  • Problems in accepting the situation
  • Extreme focus or avoidance of the reminders of the loved one
  • Persistent and intense longing for the deceased
  • Detachment or numbness
  • General bitterness about the loss
  • Lack of trust in others
  • Feeling that life is meaningless
  • Inability to live and enjoy life
  • Facing issues in carrying out the normal day-to-day tasks
  • Isolating oneself from others
  • Wishing that you had also died with the person
  • Experience depression, guilt, self-blame, and deep sadness

Major Causes

In general, major causes can include the environment, personality traits, our body’s natural chemical makeup, and our inherited traits. It is noticed by experts that females and older people are more prone to grieving. Factors that can increase the risk of developing complicated grief are as follows:

  • Death of a child
  • Sudden, unexpected, and violent death of a loved one
  • Dependent or close relationship to the deceased person
  • Loss of social support or friendships and social isolation
  • Past history of anxiety, depression, or PTSD
  • Traumatic childhood, such as facing neglect or abuse
  • Other major life stressors

The 5 Stages

A person grieving the loss of a loved one goes through five stages, as discussed above. These stages are:

  • Denial- The sudden loss makes the person go out of sync with reality. They are unable to accept that this has happened to them. Experiencing shock, people feel that life has no meaning for them. This stage also helps in surviving the initial shock.
  • Anger- This is a crucial stage in the healing process. The person starts to feel anger; towards others, oneself, the deceased person, and even God.
  • Bargaining- We try to bargain with the pain by creating false hopes through negotiations that we keep conjuring up in our minds. During this stage, we become desperate to get that life back, which we were living before the event, and for that, we are seen making deals in our mind in order to change the effect on the outcome.
  • Depression- When we reach the stage of depression, we start to truly feel the loss and enter into a much quieter stage. In our depressive state, we mostly see ourselves cutting ties from the people around us, to the level that we prefer loneliness.
  • Acceptance- After going through all the tough emotions, we start to accept the situation in terms that this is how the reality will be now. Acceptance here doesn’t mean that we are “OK” with what happened, rather, it is on the lines that we accept the reality as a permanent one.

How to Cope With The Loss of a Loved One

Facing this situation is never easy and the pain experienced by the person who loses a loved one can truly only be felt by them. It is important that we allow enough time to process the emotions. None of the stages can be rushed into and healing takes time. We should accept that this is a process and the awareness about the grieving process is crucial. Give yourself time to heal, talk to your loved ones, and if they are unable to understand the pain,you must seek therapy. A counselor can give you the right ways and means through which these feelings can be faced and tackled, rather than running away from them.

Find Care With a Therapist Who’s Right For You

We agree that not every therapist will be able to help you in the way you would want. Although one needs to go through a few sessions before making a decision, if you feel you are not getting the right guidance, you can choose other counselors who you might think can be the right fit for you.

Schedule a Virtual Appointment with a Counsellor Today

If you or anyone around you is grieving and would like help, you can contact us for further details. Our dedicated Counsellors are always there to help you out. Nobody in the world can ever replace the loss you are facing, but we can together help in your healing.