How To Deal With Grief In A Healthy Way

When To Know When You Need Professional Help

In specific cases, the grief experienced doesn’t get better. You may not be able to handle and fully accept the loss you’ve endured. As a result, you may need to seek professional help to allow you to cope in a healthy manner. Doctors call this ‘complicated grief,’ and you should speak to a doctor if you experience trouble sticking to your daily routine, such as going to work or doing chores around the house, constant feelings of depression, the inability to stop blaming yourself for the loss, and thoughts of suicide or self-harming.

A therapist can help you explore your emotions and find solutions to help you cope with your loss. A doctor can also prescribe antidepressants or other medications if you are dealing with depression. It can be incredibly tempting to also drown your pain in alcohol, drugs, food, work, or other unhealthy habits, but don’t. These temporary escapes will not allow you to heal or feel better faster and can lead to other problems, such as addiction, anxiety, a deeper depression, and an emotional breakdown.