It is hard to believe that grief can have physical symptoms but it can. You may feel that your heart is absolutely and literally breaking. Your stomach may be in knots and you simply cannot sleep or your mind is racing all the time. These are the physical symptons that can occur when you are in the throes of grief. It is surprising that these things can occur. “In normal grief, the sad thoughts and feelings typically occur in waves or bursts followed by periods of respite, as opposed to the more persistent low mood and agony of major depressive disorder,…” according to Sidney Zisook, MD. Gaining assistance with emotional and physical self-care are essential in order to ease the difficult complications of grief. The Level Up Concern to assist you with assisting in supporting your recovery.
Forms Of Treatment
Grief counseling groups and professional therapy sessions may be the best options of treatment to address issues related to your grief experience. Therapies such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may work through assisting with becoming aware of negative thought patterns. These patterns can lead to behaviors that make it difficult to process grief. During CBT sessions, a therapist might ask you to discuss what you’re thinking about or feeling in terms of your grief. Through the therapist’s ability to assist with identifying negative thought patterns it can assist understanding how these thought patterns are impacting behavior.
What to Expect From Therapy
Expect a therapeutic environment that is compassionate, empathetic, and safe. The role of therapists and counsellors are there to offer insights into experiences with advice on how to handle the issues you encounter.
