Questions About Grief

1. How can I help my aunt handle her grief?

   Question - I know this is an older question but I hope your Aunt is doing better now?? I was going to suggest just being there for her and to tell her life and illness is unpredicable and to not feel so gulity over the decisions that were out of her control, I too promised my Mom she would NEVER go to or die in...
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2. Can I help Mom get her life back together?

   Question - You are truly honoring you father by stepping up and helping your parent through grief. Please give yourself permission to stop questiong yourself and making yourself feel guilty. When a parent is forced to cope with the loss of their spouse they must choose to either survive or not. The grieving process ususally takes about one year for most health people...
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3. Will my fiancee ever get over his grief?

   Question - wow what is grief??? were did it come from, were does it go i understand dating is a little more tough,, i guess time is what you need try talking to him let him know how you feel are make a plan to go and visit her grave,, really i understand my fiancee kathy wow i love her so much, she got her money...
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4. Is It Normal Not to Feel Social After Someone Close to Me Has Died?

   Question - You might expect that extroverts would want to be around other people while they grieve. But even the most gregarious extroverts have been known to bow out of social situations while they're mourning. This is considered a normal response to grief, especially in the initial months after a loss.
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5. When Am I Going to Be Able to Stop Grieving and Start Feeling Better?

   Question - It depends. There are a number of factors that might contribute to how long it takes to feel better again. The most common include:
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6. How Do I Find a Grief Counselor?

   Question - Try any or all of the following suggestions to find a list of grief counselors you may wish to see.
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7. How do I help my mother cope with my father's death?

   Question - As you know too well, you are pinned in a difficult spot. At 91, your mother may not be amenable to traditional kinds of treatment such as grief therapy. And she may lack the energy for activities such as volunteering or exercising that help many people get new perspectives on mourning and loss.
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8. What is intergenerational grief?

   Question - Intergenerational grief is a complex and not readily understood psychological condition in which the grief experienced by one generation is passed on to the next due to a failure to adequately work through and come to accept the feelings of loss...
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9. What is blocked grief?

   Question - Grief is a normal process that people go through when they've experienced a loss. The person may feel a wide range of emotions, from sadness to anger, but it usually resolves to acceptance as the person comes to terms with the reality of their loss. When a person's grief remains unresolved, though, it's known as "blocked grief...
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10. What are the physical manifestations of grief?

    Question - The physical manifestations of grief are numerous. People suffering will exhibit their grief in many ways. Some of these are insomnia, anxiety attacks, fatigue, shortness of breath or a lump in their throat. They also show symptoms of loss of sleep, lack of appetite, restlessness, uncontrollable crying and forgetfullness...
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11. What do grief counselors need to prevent burnout?

    Question - Counselors who are at risk of or already experiencing burnout need to ask for and accept offers of help from many different sources. Most benefit from a confidante who they feel safe talking to themselves. It can also help to devote time and energy to life outside work, including friends, family, spirituality...
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12. What are the physical symptoms of grief?

    Question - Grief is a very normal and healthy part of life that is experienced after a traumatic event such as the loss of a loved one, or the diagnosis of a terminal illness. In addition to the emotional manifestations of grief, like feelings of sadness and anger, there are many physical symptoms, too...
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13. What are the symptoms of extreme grief?

    Question - As someone who suffered from complicated grief, I'd like to add some personal perspective.
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14. What are the symptoms of delayed grief?

    Question - Delayed grief is when a person has had a very traumatic event and they are refusing to accept the event and move on to the next step of grief. When someone experiences delayed grief they will not talk to people around them that have already moved on with the stages of grief...
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15. What are the symptoms of anticipatory grief?

    Question - The phrase anticipatory grief refers to the conceptual idea that people can and do begin to experience the normal stages of grief even before a patient's actual death occurs especially when a patient or their family members begin to both expect and accept that a patient's death is imminent...
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16. What are the physiological effects of grief?

    Question - Grief takes a toll on the bereaved, both physiological and psychological, and it can be hard to separate the symptoms because they often occur together in a pattern. Physical side effects of grief include loss of energy; feelings of fatigue and flu-like body ache; nausea and trouble eating, or a sensation...
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17. What is the definition of traumatic grief?

    Question - Traumatic grief is a severe form of bereavement due to the loss of a spouse, parent, sibling, child, etc. Symptoms are similar to those of post-traumatic stress disorder. It has been described as when "reactions to loss are intensified and/or extend beyond the established guidelines for bereavement...
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18. Is grief universal?

    Question - Grief is a universal emotion however grief is handled differently according to the culture in which a person lives. Grief as a real subjective state grows from a culture that prizes and cultivates individual experience. For example, Japanese individual identity is a function of social harmony. Emotions are part of family or community membership...
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19. Can you feel physical pain from grief?

    Question - Grief causes more than just emotional pain. Usually when we think of the process of grieving immediately we associate the experience with emotional pain, however that is not where it stops. Often time's people grieving will experience physical symptoms such as: nausea, hair loss, low energy and even the onset of an abnormal eating and sleeping habit...
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20. How can you help a man you love through grief?

    Question - Greif can cause a strain on any relationship, but grief is also a very crucial part of the healing process. If one does not feel entitled to grieve someone, they will have a much more difficult time dealing with their loss. Opening yourself up to talking to your significant other, and letting him know...
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21. How do children handle grief of a deceased parent?

    Question - Everybody handles grief in a different way. How a child may handle the grief of a deceased parent will depend on the type of personality the child has and the age of the child. If they are very young and do not understand the true concept of death then they may just go on as "normal"...
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22. How do I live with grief?

    Question - One day at a time.
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23. How do I write a grief letter?

    Question - First of all, a handwritten letter is preferred over a typed letter. You want to write as if you were speaking to the person. You want to let the person know that you are in their thoughts, you want to acknowledge the loss and call the deceased by their name. Talk about special qualities of the deceased, and share good memories...
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24. How do men deal with grief?

    Question - As a widower, I will agree with the stoic part, but only insofar as that is what society expects of us. Think about it. If a woman cries out in grief, the natural reaction is that this is normal and to comfort her. If I man cries out in grief, the typical reaction is to be embarrassed for him and pretend you didn't see it...
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25. How does grief affect health?

    Question - Grief can affect a humans health in many different ways. The most common ways are: shock, bewilderment, anger, feeling of despair, numbness or inability to feel pressure, vivid dreams,extreme sadness, restlessness, anxiety, tense, avoidance of or clinging to memories, forgetfulness, self-blame or inability to focus...
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26. How does grief during a pregnancy affect the baby?

    Question - During pregnancy having a happy, striving mother is the best for the baby's overall well-being. However, there are times when tragic things such as a death, divorce, or other major life change can cause a mother to have to grieve during pregnancy...
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27. How does guilt complicate the grieving process?

    Question - My dad died a month ago and I'm dealing with guilt over "what if" "should have" "could have" issues. Maybe I can save someone else this kind of pain by offering some advice. While your loved one is alive, heed your inner nagging voice. If you have reservations about a medication, ask! If you question a diagnosis, get a second opinion...
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28. How does grief does affect little children?

    Question - Grief affects people in a multitude of ways. In general grief overwhelms a person with a variety of emotions: pain, anger, sadness, depression, loss, loneliness and on. Because children haven't necessarily developed good practices in communicating their feelings grief might manifest itself inward. Children might become withdrawn or angry...
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29. Is grief an aphrodisiac?

    Question - I want to add this from the perspective of being a widower, although from the widows I've spoken with, this holds true for many of them as well. One of the hardest things I had to deal with in the months immediately following the prolonged battle and death of my wife was an almost uncontrollable need for sex and physical contact...
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30. Is grief an attitude?

    Question - I feel deep grief is no different than a broken body part without a cast for the world to see. When your pain is overwhelming your attitude does change, when you see people that are somewhat shallow it becomes very hard to appear happy for their sake...
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31. Is grief insanity?

    Question - No, grief is not insanity. Grief is a very normal process and reaction to a catastrophic or tragic event. Sorrow and sadness are very normal reactions to death or loss, although it's not uncommon for grief to manifest in physical or social ways, either. A grieving person may feel tired or anxious, for example...
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32. What are strategies for coping with grief?

    Question - The previous answer was basic and good..........I have been seperated from my wife of 13 years for the last year and am just now beginning to feel like she will not ever come back. She and I were close. I'm devastated because marriage is supposed to be until death do us part...
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33. What are the effects of grief on relationships?

    Question - Grief can manifest itself in different ways with each individual leading to a variety of responses to this deep feeling of loss, and because it affects both parties in a relationship it is necessary for the supportive partner to exercise patience and understanding during the mourning phase...
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34. What are the effects of grief on the body?

    Question - Grief, in short, is persistent stress. So any symptom that you can envision that would strike someone dealing with high levels of stress is possible, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Don't ignore it, or treat it lightly. Treat your body to cope with stress through rest, adequate nutrition, hydration, exercise, and relaxation...
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35. What are the physical effects of grief?

    Question - According to a BBC Health article about bereavement and grieving, the physical manifestations of grief are varied and numerous. You may feel unenergetic, sluggish, or just plain worn out. Paradoxically, though, your nervous system may be in overdrive; your pulse and blood pressure can rise, and you might feel jumpy and anxious...
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36. Can my grief affect my unborn baby?

    Question - Grief can have negative effects on the body if you do not control it. Grief is something everyone experiences at one point in life or another but you need to take care of yourself even during this difficult time. Any kind of stress on the body can harm an unborn baby if not handle properly...
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37. What is the purpose of grief counseling?

    Question - Grief counseling is very helpful in helping a person to deal with loss, usually a death, in a healthy manner. Many times a person is encouraged to join a support group and that way he is among others who are experiencing grief and loss just like himself. In counceling, the person learns how to deal and adjust to a new life without their loved one...
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38. What is the stage of grief when you feel sick to your...

    Question - You can feel sick to your stomach at any stage during grief. Most commonly it will be the depressed stage at which you will get bad stomach pains and.or a sick feeling.
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39. How can I deal with my personal grief around the failing health of my client?

    Question - Being a caregiver is one of the most difficult, and most rewarding, jobs you may ever have. It takes a very special person to do what you are doing, so first let’s realize that fact and work on ways to help you, the caregiver, deal with these unfolding events.
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40. How do I begin to get help for my mother who may be suffering from Alzheimer's disease?

    Question - Caregiving is hard enough; when parent is negative, it makes for a toxic relationship. Your son and family are heroes for helping her.
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41. How do we handle my father's Alzheimer's and alcoholism?

    Question - Dear Help for Alcoholic Dad:
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42. How can I convince my mother to see a doctor, when she thinks her memory loss is due to grief?

    Question - Your mother is likely overwhelmed by your father’s passing, which is further aggravated by the apprehension of being left alone. She’s lucky that you’re there for her.
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43. FAQ: How Is Depression Different From Grief?

    Question - Grief is a normal emotional response to a loss. Depression, too, can be triggered by a loss (as well as other stressors), but it's a physical illness and therefore not a normal condition. Here's how they compare:
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44. How can I balance my life and my fear of my mother passing away without me with her?

    Question - It often feels like an eternity while living with anticipatory grief and waiting for a loved one to die. We experience many of the stages of grief that have been written about for a very long time - most notable may be Elizabeth Kubla Ross's work which I encourage you to read to help make sense out...
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45. Am I doing the right thing by telling dad that mom is out and will be back soon, even though she died last week?

    Question - Yes.
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46. Should we put our mom with Alzheimer's in a home for my the sake of my sister's mental and physical health?

    Question - Dear Overseas Sister:
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47. How do I deal with the violent death of my only son, my only child?

    Question - My 30 year old son, my only child was found shot in the head in September of this year. We do not know what happened. I miss him terribly. He was not only my son, he was my best friend. We talked many times every day and ran around together. I don't know what I'm supposed to do now.

48. How can I help my mother cope with the death of my father?

    Question - Your mother is blessed to have a daughter who is concerned about her. Since I am not a counselor, I can only give you a funeral director's perspective. Many funeral homes have lists or at least know of resources in the community to help those who are grieving. Call and ask what they can suggest...
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49. My mother visits the cemetery everyday and talks to dad, when should I start to worry about her?

    Question - Your mother is expressing her grief in a way that gives many individuals comfort – visiting the graveside of a loved one she’s lost. Talking to dead loved ones helps some survivors move through the stages of grief, even though they’d admit that their loved ones aren’t really “there.” Interestingly, erestingly...
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50. How can I get my mother to stop grieving over the loss of her husband?

    Question - My 96 year old mother lives with my husband and me, and our 2 dogs. She is in good health except for back pain and does take an anti-depression pills. My father died 24 years ago and she cries and says how much she misses and loved him.. almost every day...

51. What kind of doctor should I see for grief counseling?

    Question - The best type of doctor to see for grief counseling is a Psychologist or Psychiatrist. Both types of doctors are mental heath professionals qualified to deal with the stages of grief and recovery. These doctors are qualified to prescribe medications helpful in treating depression that comes along with grief...
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52. When does grief end?

    Question - Based on my personal experience as a widower and in interviews with other widows in my support groups, you have to be very careful about what you mean when you talk about grief "ending."
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53. Why does grief linger?

    Question - In a few weeks, I'll be at the four year mark for losing my wife to cancer following a six year battle with it (so almost a decade of anticipatory and actual grief, yikes). In my experience, you end up grieving a lot of things, not just the passing of your loved one...
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54. Grief support

    Question - My brother passed last month after a battle with cancer and his twin brother is having a very tough time. Knowing there is a special bond between twins we are extremely worried about our brother. Where would one find a support group to help cope with a loss of a twin? Please advise.

55. How do we best help Mom handle Dad's funeral when she has Alzheimer's?

    Question - My condolences on the loss of your dad. It appears that your mum’s memory of her husband, your father, is still fairly clear, as you state she calls for him, and is responding in an emotional manner consistent with the loss and her grief.
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56. How can I deal with my anger about Dad's impending death?

    Question - Sometimes, dealing with anger and grief regarding a loved one can be extremely difficult. On the one hand you are sad to lose your father and on the other you are angry because this is preceived as something that could have been avoided.
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57. Emotionally, how do I see myself through the settling of Mom's estate?

    Question - It sounds as if you’re in one of those times when there are so many difficult things going on at once that you simply can’t do them all on your own. You need to get others to pitch in and help.
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58. Did I do the right thing in Grandpa's final hours?

    Question - From your account of how your grandfather died, I think you did wonderfully. It is not easy to know the "right" things to say to someone who is dying--especially someone we love deeply.
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59. Where can I go to find places in Memphis that offer free grief counseling?

    Question - Hi 'mikaylasmommy,' I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. I can only imagine that holidays, like Mother's day, can be especially difficult during your first year of grief. While you wait for answers from members of our community, you may find some of the following resources to be helpful during this...
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60. How do I deal with the grief I still feel about my grandfather's death two years ago?

    Question - If you still cry when you think of your grandfather, it's probably because he was very dear to you, so his death hurts a lot. It’s not unusual for grieving to last quite a while, especially if there are unresolved feelings about the person who has died, or how they died, or the circumstances surroununding their deaths...
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61. How Do I Interview a Grief Therapist?

    Question - When first meeting with a grief therapist that you're considering hiring, focus your questions in two areas: practical concerns, such as location and costs; and personal concerns about the practice and the therapist, such as his or her style of therapy and what to expect from it.
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62. How can I help Grandma cope with grief over Grandpa?

    Question - My grandma recently lost her husband of 64 years. They adored each other and he was the kindest, respectable, loving man to her and much loved by all those who knew him. I am so sad that she is not coping too well and forgets all the time that he has died. She is having strange thoughts that he is off having affairs with other woman...

63. Am I experiencing grief or depression?

    Question - It's easy to confuse grief with depression. The reason for this is that a number of symptoms of bereavement -- the grief commonly experienced when someone close to you has died or is dying -- are the same as those reported by people who are clinically depressed.
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64. How do I deal with Mom's death?

    Question - After a long year of my caring for her , Mom (not my mom but Mom nonetheless) passed away this morning from this horrible disease. It was unexpected that she would pass away this soon. I am bereft and miss her already. After all the formalities are over how will I cope with her absence Tuesday?

65. Your information shares about a "Good Death" What about when...

    Question - Your information shares about a "Good Death" What about when someone dies in their sleep, with no warning? How does that differ with your assessment of a "Good Death". There is no planning, no saying good-byes, no last I Love You, all you get is shock and loniness in an instant. How does that defer, and what do you do...

66. How do I overcome my grief and my guilt?

    Question - Sometimes there are no perfect solutions to dilemmas, such as that you faced with your mother. Some of the issues we face as caregivers seem to be no-win situations. Suppose you left her in her home, and she inadvertently left the stove on, and caused a fire that might have killed her, and others?
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67. How can I visit my aunt in a nursing home without crying?

    Question - I agree with Ginny. You'll feel much better in the long run if you go and deal with your own emotions. Putting it off or avoiding it all together will only make your fear get stronger. Go and cry the first time you go. You'll stop crying after a while and be able to talk to your aunt or just sit with...
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68. Why am I taking my brother's death harder than the rest of the family?

    Question - Every person's response to a loss is as unique as an individual thumbprint. For example, grief comes crashing down on some folks right after the person dies while for others, it might be two weeks, two months, two years later, or even never, before they have an acute reaction of grief...
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69. How do I get over the pain of unexpectedly losing my 30 year-old daughter?

    Question - There are those who say that the loss of a child is the most difficult of all, so it makes sense that you are experiencing incredible pain. In fact, most grieving parents would probably say that you never completely get past a pain like this. The challenge is to learn to live with your pain, and trust that it will become less intense over time...
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70. How can I help my father cope with the grief of my mother passing away?

    Question - It must be tough to witness your dad's suffering at the same time that you are still grieving the loss of your mother. It's a lot to manage.It sounds as if your mom, in caring for your dad, was an emotional anchor for him. Now that his anchor is gone, it really is like he's a ship adrift in a vast ocean...
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71. How do we help my brother overcome his grief?

    Question - Many grieving individuals turn to substances such as alcohol or prescription painkillers to dull their emotional pain. Unfortunately, this "medicine" can become a bigger problem than the grief itself.
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72. Should we take Mom to the cemetary o help her understand that her parents are long deceased?

    Question - Dementia behavior usually has meaning and your mother's desire to visit her parents and sister infers that she misses them and wants to communicate with them. This is a very common issue for older adults especially when their insight becomes more compromised with their progressive loss of memory...
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73. Why do I feel like I am not able to grieve?

    Question - Dear Mother, I think you've expressed your problem very well: "I'm afraid that if I ever do let myself start crying, I'll never stop." I am older, too, and have undergone losses and feelings like yours. I have found a few things most helpful. First, don't fret about your lack of tears just now. They will eventually come...
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74. I can't stop grieving; what can I do?

    Question - It has been five years since my father passed away, but to me it still seems like five months, or less. He passed on July 21 and still I hate that date as my birthday also falls on the 21st. It just seems so unreal. I can't even remember the burial except for seeing his emerald green casket being carried to the grave site...

75. What if I Don't Feel Sad After a Loved One's Death?

    Question - Not necessarily. Everyone responds to loss in a different way.
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76. Is It Normal to Wish I Could End My Own Life After My Loved One Has Died?

    Question - In a word, yes. A lot of people don't like to admit that, in the aftermath of their loss, they wish they could end their own life, but that just might be the most undocumented response to grief.
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77. Can I be kept from my boyfriend while he's in a nursing home?

    Question - One thing that may help would be for you to sit down and write a letter to your boyfriend telling him exactly what you would want to say if you were in the same room with him right now. Put it away for a day or two, then look at it again to make sure it seems as right and real as you can make it.
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78. How do I tell my son I need a break from my grandsons during my husband's final days with lung cancer?

    Question - It sounds like you are a very caring person, but with too much on your plate. It is unfortunate your son has not recognized he is asking too much of you, but generally we see what we want to see. He sees that there are times you enjoy your grandsons, then may tell himself it is as good for you as it is for his for his sons...
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79. How quickly can Alzheimer's progress?

    Question - Alzheimer's disease is usually diagnosed at least three years after the onset of symptoms. Your father might have the disease even longer before being diagnosed because psychosis appears relatively late in the course of Alzheimer's disease...
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80. Is drug therapy the way to get Mom over the grief of losing her beloved dog?

    Question - Before using a medication, it might be useful to have your mother involved in activities that would distract her from her mourning. It might be especialy useful if a staff member brought his/her dog to visit with her. If these non-pharmacological interventions are not successful, Zoloft would be a good medication to try...
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81. Should we tell Mom that Dad is dying?

    Question - This is such a difficult issue that effects hundreds of families each day. How much do I tell the memory-impaired person and how much may be too much or not enough. I hope the answer is a bit more clear. Living with Alzheimer's and coping with grief simultaneously can be can be both back and heart breaking...
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82. Can delayed grief cause marital problems?

    Question - Because grief can trigger depression, anxiety and stress, it most definitely can cause marital problems. Especially if the couple has problems communicating with each other.
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83. How do I deal with grief and want to keep going?

    Question - I am very sorry to hear about all you have been through. It sounds like you are now feeling terribly alone and life is overwhelmingly empty. I would suggest several things for you to do right away. The first is to be sure you are working with a good psychiatrist and be sure your mood disorder is being properly treated...
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84. How can I help Mom with her depression?

    Question - Grieving is a complex process that should be expected to include much sadness. However, when someone's sadness after losing a loved one prevents them from being able to function, and this goes on for more than a month or two, they have likely moved from grieving to a clinical depression. This happens to about 20% of people who go through grieving...
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85. Is it normal to be still grieving three years later?

    Question - It's small consolation, but many people who've lost loved ones experience guilt, regardless of how the loved one died; you're not alone or in any way atypical for having feelings of guilt. We feel like we could've, should've done something that would've changed the outcome, even if there is no rational way we could've done that...
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86. When is it expected for a living spouse to be come social again?

    Question - Grief is so unique that it would be unfair and impossible to suggest a one-size-fits-all answer to your question. And many variables play into a living spouse’s readiness to interact socially. For example, if the living spouse is still working or has a regular stint as a volunteer, he or she may feeeel...
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87. As a family caregiver, I have grief over my mom being in a nursing home.

    Question - Caregiver grief is truely a very lonely place to be. We often dont age or die gracefully. So how do we deal with the challenges of being a caregiver of our aging parents when the final relief of suffering won't just come soon enough? We can't just do it alone, we need help, and must force ourselves to reach out to others...
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88. How Do I Take Care of Myself While I'm Grieving?

    Question - Do not hesitate to reach out to family members and friends for help with your activities of daily living. When I lost my dad, I found it difficult some days just to get out of bed -- let alone do the laundry, cook a meal or wash the dishes. If you're struggling on this fundamental level, let your family members and friends know...
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89. My dad just died, what do I do?

    Question - Sorry for your loss. For better and worse, the first week or so after a death are often filled with attending to many details -- most of them related to tending to final details of securing end of life paperwork and final disposition of the body...
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90. Should we tell my mother, who has Alzheimer's, about my father's death?

    Question - Yes, your mother has the right to know this information, no matter what stage of disease she's ain. How she responds and how well she remembers is hard to predict.
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91. How can we prepare my father, who has early Alzheimer's for the news that his wife is terminally ill?

    Question - My question is partly a response to Paula Spencer's article about discussing sad events with a person who has dementia. This article gave good suggestions when remembering a sad event. I am interested in any advice when the event has not yet occurred but is inevitable. Both of my in-laws live with my partner and I...

92. How Can I Speed up the Grieving Process?

    Question - While each person has a unique way of grieving and expressing grief, there are a number of tried-and-true steps you can use to help speed up the process. It's important not to be in too much of a rush -- grief must actually be experienced -- or you may end up delaying the satisfying sense of resolution you're seeking...
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