Coping with Loss During the Holidays
Experiencing loss of any kind can be painful. It can be extremely difficult when losses occur during the holiday season. A time of year that is expected to be full of great joy and cheer can be a time of dread for others. Painful memories and feelings of loneliness can rob people of the ability to enjoy the season. Depression can lead people to withdraw from family and friends during a time of heightened socialization and celebration. Increased incidents of suicide are often noted. Even mild pain or discomfort can act as a reason not to join others for even small and simple celebrations or social gatherings.
Be watchful for changes in loved ones during this time of year. If you find that someone you know or love has suffered a loss of any kind and/or seems to be feeling less than festive this holiday season, be mindful. Reach out to them. Let them know you care. Be there to support them and if their symptoms really impair their ability to function, they may need to seek professional help.
Visit WebMD's guide to grief and grieving to learn more.
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Be watchful for changes in loved ones during this time of year. If you find that someone you know or love has suffered a loss of any kind and/or seems to be feeling less than festive this holiday season, be mindful. Reach out to them. Let them know you care. Be there to support them and if their symptoms really impair their ability to function, they may need to seek professional help.
Visit WebMD's guide to grief and grieving to learn more.
Related Topics: Holidays Put Depressed Teens at Risk, Emotional Survival Guide for the Holidays
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Migraine and pain also invoke their own losses, which I feel more at the holidays than at other times. I become more upset that I can't host parties, visit with as many people as I want to, stay up late or eat erratically.
These are fairly small things, but they can add up. Because all the action is crammed into a week, my limitations can feel like overwhelming losses. So I try to remember that I may need to grieve for these things during the holidays too.
Great information, Indie. I'm excited to see that you're blogging as well as hosting the forum!
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