A Guide on How to Process Difficult Emotions in a Healthy Way

in motivation •  3 years ago 

One of the most difficult aspects of life is mourning after the death of a loved one. It's challenging, demanding, and stressful. It's a normal and natural process that's difficult to overcome but necessary to go through. We grieve not only when a loved one dies, but also after a separation, divorce, immigration, bankruptcy, illness, or the loss of a friendship, job, or house, contrary to common opinion. The essential thing to note here is that something significant in our lives has vanished.

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Mourning is not synonymous with forgetting. We have physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioural reactions during the grieving process. They are, in some ways, a part of the process of acclimating to change. As long as it does not go to extremes and interferes with one's life, it is deemed normal.

Aside from the fact that grieving is a tough process in and of itself, there are a number of other elements that contribute to the difficulty of this time. One of them is the interpretation of the law. For some, grief entails forgetting about the person they've lost. They believe that mourning will cause them to forget about the person's recollections, experiences, and happy memories. Or, to put it another way, they are frightened of forgetting it. Mourning, on the other hand, does not imply forgetting. Grief entails acknowledging what has occurred, attempting to adjust to it, and going on with one's life, no matter how difficult it may be. Because they are grieved, a person is not forgotten.

Everyone's grieving process is unique. Another factor that complicates the grieving process is that different people react to loss in various ways. This can lead to major issues, particularly between spouses. While one side is crying and expressing their feelings, ideas, and suffering, the other may remain mute, possibly not talking about what happened or giving more time to their work and pursuits, which can lead to interpersonal disputes. Because one side isn't grieving "properly." However, the situation is not so straightforward. The way people express themselves and process their experiences vary from person to person. Temperament is crucial in this situation.

Our reactions are determined by our temperament. Grief is similar to how someone reacts enthusiastically to a pleasant event while another reacts quietly. Everyone laments the loss of a loved one. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to mourning. The main thing is to mourn and terminate this process after a while, not to disregard what happened.

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The grieving process is one that must be lived through, but also one that must come to an end.
It is an unavoidable fact that the grieving process is a trying time for everyone involved. It's critical to enlist the help of family members during this time. In this time, sharing feelings and thoughts with a loved one, as well as being understood by another person, has a healing effect. However, it is critical to not disregard what has occurred and to accept it, even if it is tough. Despite all attempts, this process might often take longer than expected, interfering with the person's life. Professional assistance is required at this time.


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