Are your dreams shattered?
Is the pain inside deeper than you have ever known?
Do you wonder how you can go on?
Grief and loss can have a paralyzing affect in which you don't know what to do. Life seems to have stopped, yet others keep on living. It may seem like there is no hope and you will never be normal again. Life as you have known it has been swept right out from under your feet. Of course, you are having a hard time just functioning. If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide or having thoughts of ending a life, get help now. Call 9-1-1 or 1-800-273-8255.
Some people may tell you, "get on with life," or "you have so much life left," or "just give it time and you will get over it." You may feel disconnected and lonely. Even your relationships with friends have changed. You may also notice some other symptoms "normal" to grief and loss.
exhaustion, fatigue
forgetfulness
sadness, teary eyed, depression
difficulty with concentration
regrets
guilt
multitude of changing emotions
a weight or burden feeling upon you
anxiety
Time alone will not bring healing. It may help, but reaching out for guidance and counseling to do "grief work" will move you towards healing. Grief is a journey that you need not do alone. Having a supportive counselor that understands loss and can give guidance will help you heal. You do not have to suffer alone.
I know the devasting effects of grief and loss and trauma personally and professionally. I use methods that work best for you, help you regain hope for the future and feel better right now. Take that step to contact me so we can just talk. I can give you referrals and resources to also aid in your grief journey.
You will find that hope and a zest for life can return. You will find ways to honor your loved one and deal with you loss that allows you to improve your day to day functioning. As you heal, you may find a smile, laughter and moments of pleasure coming back into your life. Painful emotions will no longer control your life.
Call for your free consultation to discuss how you can begin your journey to healing.
Suicide
If you are dealing with loss by suicide, my heart goes out to you. Suicide loss brings added complications to grief and often needs extra resources.