How Do I Move Out of Grief?

Grief is an intense emotional response that occurs from experiencing loss. Feelings of sadness, anger and abandonment are normal emotions that precede the point of acceptance. The grieving process and the time it takes to get through it is as individual as the person grieving. As painful as it can be, it's important to allow yourself to go through the grieving process; emotions that are not dealt with are sure to come up again.

Things You'll Need

• Journal
• Paper
• Paints
• Photo album

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Instructions

• 1

  Allow yourself time alone to cry, be angry or deal with feelings but avoid isolating yourself. Lean on the support of family, friends, your church or a counselor. People often want to help but are clueless about what they should do. Let people know if you need to talk or want a shoulder to cry on. Seek out a support group to gain strength from others in a similar situation.

• 2

  Keeping a journal and talking about your feelings help you move through the grief process.

  Release feelings and express yourself by writing them down in a journal or by painting pictures. Gather photos of your loved one and create a scrapbook. Involving yourself in creative ventures can help you relax and deal with emotions.

• 3

  Take good care of yourself physically. Getting adequate sleep, taking walks or participating in other forms of physical activity and eating a healthy diet are all important parts of dealing with your grief.

• 4

  Prepare for painful milestones. The first Christmas, birthday or anniversary without your loved one can be a painful reminder of your loss. Know that feelings may increase in intensity and allow yourself to go through the process of feeling and dealing with them.