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Getting Through Complicated Grief
By Julia Sorensen
For people who are experiencing a complicated grief the
feelings that are normally felt will cause the person to
be unable to move forward in their life. They will not
be able to get past the grief feelings and could lead to
depression. It is not clear why some people are able to
move past grief while others are not, but it clear that
treatment is necessary to help the person move past
their grief.
Some of the symptoms of complicated grief can be an
intense focus on the loss that they have experienced and
deep feeling of longing for the deceased person. They
will also have a hard time in accepting the death of
their loved one and will be preoccupied with their
sadness. Depression is a possibility as they find it
difficult to perform the normal duties of their life.
There are other symptoms of complicated grief, but they
are all an intense form of grief that does not end. All
people who are feeling grief will experience sadness and
longing for the deceased person, but the difference is
the length of time that it extends.
If complicated grief is not treated it can lead to
depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, substance abuse,
or they will have a long-term inability to cope with
their daily life. A complicated grief is not all that
common. Some of the risk factors can be the method or
way in which the deceased died. If it was a violent or
unexpected death it can lead to a complicated grief in
the loved ones that are left behind. There might also be
a lack of a support system in the person's life to help
them get through their grief. There are a host of other
reasons why some people experience complicated grief
while others do not.
A mental health provider can help complicated grief and
make suggestions on strategies for the bereaved. Some of
these strategies can be depression help if the person
has fallen into a depression through their grief. Drugs
and behavior therapy can help the person deal with their
negative thoughts and help them to find new ways of
coping with their grief.
Therapy is one method of treatment that can prove to be
very effective. It can help the bereaved recognize their
feelings and work to use a more positive way of dealing
with the grief. It is hard work, but can be very
positive and effective at helping the bereaved find
their way back into their life. |
