sometimes, when we are faced with the struggles and stresses of life , we tend to be filled with grief, and this tend to weigh us down making us not to be able to do anythig
how then can we live with grief?
RELY ON FRIENDS
Do not hesitate to let others( friends) help if they offer to do so and you can really use some assistence. understand that it may be their way of showing you how they feel; perhaps they cannot find the right words-proverbs 18:24
POSTPONE ALL MAJOR DECISIONS
if posdible, wait for at least some time until you are thinking more clearly before you can decide such things as whether to quit or change your job, stop school or end a relationship etc
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH
Grieving can wear you out, especially in the beginning. your body needs sufficient rest, healthful exercise, and proper nourishment more than ever.
BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF
Grief always last longer than people in general realize. yearly reminders of loved one may renew the pangs. special photographs, songs, or even smells can trigger the tears. one scientific study of bereavement explained the grief process as follows: " the bereaved may swing dramatically and swiftly from one feeling state to another, and avoidance of reminders of the deceased may alternate with delibrate cultivation of memories in mind-philippians 4:8,9
MAKE ALLOWANCE FOR OTHERS
try to be patient with others. realize that it is awkward for them not knowing what to say, they may clumsily say the wrong thing.
BEWARE OF USING MEDICATIONS OR ALCOHOL TO COPE WITH YOUR GRIEF
Any relief offered by drugs or alcohol is temporary at beat. medication should be taken only under a doctor's supervision. But be careful; many substances are addictive. in addition, these man delay the grieving process. a pathologist warns: the tragedy has be endured, suffered and eventually rationalised and to retard this unduly by knocking out the person with drugs may prolong or distort the process
lasting relie only comes from trusting the creator - psalm 1:2,119:97
GET BACK TO REGULAR ROUTINE
You may have push yourself at first to go to work, to go shooping, or take care of other responsibilities. but you man find that the structure of your normal routine will do you lot of good. - 1 Corinthians 15: 58
DO NOT BE UNDULY ANXIOUS
You many find yourself worrying. what will become of me now? take one day at a time. living one at a time basis really helps! - matthew 6:25-34
DO NOT BE AFRAID TO LET GO OF ACUTE GRIEF
Strange it may seem, some bereaved ones are afraid to let go of the intence grief believing that it may indicate their love for what has happened, that certainly is not the case. Letting go of the pain makes way for treasured memories that will always be there.
The above are a few ways one can manage and live with issues that brings grief
I hope you find thus useful and helpful...
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