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Creative Ways to Deal With Grief

There are numerous reasons why people experience grief, one of the main reasons is death of a close friend, family member or other loved one. Grief can cause people to have mood swings, cry often, shut out other people in their lives and experience moments of anger. Grief can be a serious condition if not dealt with.

  1. Meditation

    • Meditation is a great way to relieve anxiety, stress and grief. Using meditation as a way to relieve grief gives the mind a chance to clear the pain and suffering, and leaves time for relaxation. According to "The Directory of Complimentary Therapies," meditation can lower blood pressure, which is something that can be raised when stressed, like when dealing with grief.

    Aromatherapy

    • Aromatherapy uses plant essences; just inhaling these essences, according to "The Directory of Complimentary Therapies," can help reduce the effects of stress. Use frankincense to relieve anxiety and hopelessness, as it calms the nervous system. Lavender calms and balances; it helps combat exhaustion and anxiety and can help with mood swings and shock. Marjoram is also calming and helps relax an individual dealing with grief and nervousness. "Mind, Mood, & Emotion" states that rose is the best essential oil for grief as it soothes emotions, lifts the heart and battles sadness, emotional exhaustion, disappointment and sorrow.

    Journaling

    • Journaling can help get the feelings of grief out, releasing them into the world. Write in the journal about the lost person and feelings of grief or anger. This can also be made into a sort of scrapbook, by including memorabilia of the deceased. This same trick will work when dealing with grief over someone moving far away

    Other Alternative Therapies

    • Music therapy is suggested by "Mind, Mood, & Emotion" as a beneficial creative way to reduce grief. Music, like meditation, can help ease the mind and help a person let go of negative emotions. Other alternative therapies, like massage and acupuncture, can help relieve grief by relaxing the entire body, not just the mind.

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