Handling sadness and yearning after a major loss
Sadness and yearning for a loved one, an object, or a way of life you have lost are the most common and expected feelings that occur after any loss.
To help you cope with your feelings of sadness and yearning, you might try the following tips.
- Look at photos, watch videos, or exchange stories with other people about your loss.
- Acknowledge the loss.
Take part in activities that acknowledge and mark a major loss, such as funeral or memorial services after a death. These may also include activities such as a going-away party for a friend or a meeting to rebuild a community after it has been devastated by a flood.
- Actively participate in normal day-to-day activities.
Being active and taking part in daily activities might help you focus in the present.
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