COPING WITH LOSS- Series No.2
Recovery and Survival
Recovery According to "How to Survive the Loss of Love," there are 3 Stages of Recovery
Stage 1
Shock, denial, and numbness
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You cannot believe or comprehend what has happened to you.
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Your mind denies the loss.
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You forget that a loss has taken place and you find yourself stunned each time you remember again.
Stage 2
- Fear, Anger, and Depression are emotions and reactions most often associated with loss.
Stage 3
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Understanding, Acceptance, and Mourning.
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You have survived.
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Your body is well on the way to healing.
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Your mind accepts that life withoutwhat was lost is possible.
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You move on.
Survival
Although you may go through periods of self-doubt, this is a normal part of the process of grieving.
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Remember, you will survive!
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If you need it, get help at once.
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Acknowledge the loss.
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You are not alone.
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Allow yourself to feel the pain.
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Give yourself time to heal.
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Get lots of rest.
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Stick to your normal schedule.
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Seek out friends and family, it’s okay to need comforting.
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Find others that have experienced and survived a similar loss.
Source: How to Survive the Loss of A Love, M. Colgrove, H.H. Bloomfield & P. McWilliams
