The Grieving Steps Involved In Dealing With Bereavement

While there are no exact guidelines for grieving

, there are typical stages of grief which the majority of people may experience. It can be reassuring to be aware of these stages, to look out for them in your own thoughts and behaviour as well as in those around you.

Disbelief and Shock

When you first hear the news that your loved one has died there is a sense shock, disbelief and in many cases there is even denial. This is the first stage of grief which you will experience immediately after your loss. The length of this stage varies dramatically from person to person and can last for days or weeks. Some grieving people describe feeling numb while others desire a different reality than what they are currently living. Things that help you move on to the next step a little faster include being around friends and family who share your grief or support groups when a gathering is not possible. Surrounding yourself with other people that have lost a loved one can help you get through the shock, disbelief and/or denial.

Severe Intense Mourning

Once you get through the initial shock acute mourning steps in and many emotions arise. The emotions during this step can include anger, fear, sadness and other waves of emotion that tend to come and go at various times over a period of time. The length of this stage of grief will vary from person to person depending on how close you were to the loved one and how well you can deal with death. The worst part of this stage is that it could cause you to avoid social activities and spend a lot of time alone. It is common for those grieving to become withdrawn while their thoughts seldom stray from their loved one. It has even been likened to love sickness as many people are unable to eat or sleep during this time.

Acceptance

The final stage in the Grieving Steps is acknowledging you are truly in the grieving process. This is the step that leads to your recovery. You will notice that you can still experience joy and have fun with friends and family again. You come out of your withdrawn state and face the fact that your loved one is gone and you are finally dealing with it. You will still become emotional when talking about the person during this stage, but you are able to share and hear stories about them that make you feel better instead of worse.These Grieving Steps can take time. Each stage will take varying lengths of time to move through. This is dependant on many factors including how close you were to the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the death. Many times the final grieving step will last the longest but does not affect your life as much as the first two. At this point you will be able to truly discover your new identity and move forward in your life.

by: Steve Phillips

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