Bereavement and grief
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In a sentence
Grief is the natural response to losing someone or something important.
What it can feel like
- Waves of sadness, anger or numbness
- Trouble concentrating
- Feeling far from others
Why it might be happening
Grief can be harder when home is far away, when rituals are missed, or when loss is not talked about in the family.
Things you can try now
- 1Make time to remember them in your own way
- 2Let people help with practical things
- 3Be patient with yourself
How therapy can help
A psychologist can help you understand what is going on, make sense of it in the context of your life, and try approaches with good evidence behind them. These Abantu psychologists work with this:
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For family and friends
Listen without rushing to fix it. Ask what would help, and let them know you are there.
Supporting a family member
Related listening
- Grief when home is far away · 20 min
If you need help now
Abantu isn't an emergency service. If you or someone else is in danger, call 999. For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option, or call Samaritans free on 116 123.
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