That crushing, heavy pain deep in your chest. The aching lump in the back of your throat. The stinging eyes. Headaches from crying. Mood swings. Numbness. Nightmares. Gut wrenching pain. Forgetfulness. Meaninglessness. Heart palpitations. Loss of purpose and emptiness.
They say grief is a healing process. Then why is it the hurt so absolutely devastating? It doesn’t feel like healing. To break the bond feels as if we will die ourselves. At some very basic level, we fear our very survival.
We are being crushed, mangled and ripped apart. Our hearts are wounded and nothing seems to lessen the pain. The throes of profound grief can be quite scary and alarming. We can become paralyzed with uncertainty and debilitated by pain. The painful emotions are so long lasting and severe that accepting the loss and resuming your life may seem impossible. Grief is one of the most difficult experiences and human emotions we face.
Struggling with these feelings may mean it is time to speak to a therapist. Therapy helps you make sense of losses you have experienced and helps you to process and manage the intense feelings associated with loss.
Through grieving the loss, we are able to bring new meaning to our lives, a greater appreciation for the life we have, for those with whom we shared our lives, and those who remain.
You don’t have to do this alone. Visit my website to schedule a free consultation. You are fully capable of finding your way through this… I promise you.
Carrie
