We usually associate grief and bereavement with loss of life, but this isn't always the case.
Grief can be associated with any type of loss and can be very painful, often leading to difficult emotions.
Some of the issues associated with grief and bereavement:
- Miscarriage
- Loss of job
- End of relationship/friendship
- Infertility
- Illness or disability
- Loss of a goal/ambition
- Divorce
Some of the physical symptoms associated with grief and bereavement:
- Headaches/Migraines
- Chest pains
- Digestive problems
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Exhaustion
The above list is by no means exhaustive.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss any symptoms or issues not mentioned here.
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We all experience grief and bereavement at some point in our lives ....
It's a natural and important process, which helps us to come to terms with the
loss of someone or something.
Grief and bereavement defines our thought and feelings and can be explained
in a number of processes or stages such as;
. Shock/Denial - We can become confused, feel numb, or blame others for our feelings.
We can also use avoidance tactics such as working long hours, over exercising or engaging in new or existing hobbies to help us dissociate from our feelings.
. Anger - Feelings of anxiety, frustration, abandonment, injustice and shame can lead to anger.
We may be angry at ourselves or the person or situation which led to the bereavement.
. Depression/Detachment - Helplessness, and feeling
overwhelmed and exhausted from lack of sleep can lead us into depression or
withdrawal from those around us.
. Seeking Help/Reassurance - This is where we begin
to reach out for support, have a strong desire to talk about our story and look for meaning
in our loss.
. Acceptance - we begin to move
on, exploring new options and possibilities
Each of these stages is interchangeable and may or may not be experienced by
everyone. However, we all usually go through a similar cycle and can often dip
in and out of each stage during the grieving process.
Hypnotherapy can help and support you at any stage by offering positive
suggestions for coping and change. Hypnotherapy can also reduce feelings
of guilt, blame and anger by refocusing on constructive solutions.
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