#grief #griefandloss #bereavement #bereavementsupport #familybonding #selfreflection #andersoncooper
GRIEF and LOSS: The discussion no one wants to talk about.
Sooo- Let's Talk!
Truly, this one was difficult- facing my own grieving; holding the space for others to grieve.
Death has been with us all as long as we know; grief is universall, yet most of us avoid it, or have been taught to "keep calm and carry on" -
That's NOT how it works.
Grief is messy, murky, discombobulating, terrifying and misunderstood- perhaps it is this misunderstanding and fear that can feel overwhelming and best "escaped".
Yet- HEALING, hope, community, cannot relieve us if we use escapism.
Emotions of Loss most well known- grief, anger, guilt, disbelief/denial ; ,acceptance.
There is no "tidy order" to our emotions, but the more we understand, the greater we can face grief and hold space for others.
Time is precious; let us not take each other for granted- a phone call, a short message, or simply passing by a friend's house to spend some time can make all the difference!💖
Reflecting on the impact of our friends in our lives, encourages us to prioritize what truly matters, fostering personal growth and a deeper appreciation for the present.
From my heart to yours always💗
Dr. Lana
If grief presents a prolonged sense of hopelessness, helplessness, social withdrawal and a change in behaviour- it is SERIOUS- please use the anonymous helplines presented, or your local helpline- 24 hour service.
HELPLINES:
In the U.S
Crisis Call Center at 775-784-8090
UK
Cruse Bereavement Care at 0808 808 1677
Australia
GriefLine at (03) 9935 7400
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a free direct Zoom on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information; please see full advice from your medical doctor)
LLT #204 :Are You A Family Caregiver? Oh The Rollercoaster Of Emotions😠😢🤯😰😩! Is This Normal? Are YOU?
#familycaregivers #emotionalhealth #emotionalrollercoasters #anxietyanddepression #anticpatorygrief #grief #familydynamics #dementiacare #dementiasupport #shame #brenebrown
Family Caregiving is NOT for the faint hearted and despite our best intentions, the daily grind, the fatigue, the unexpected, the loneliness, can lead to a cascade of emotions that can be difficult to understand, much less process, and leave you feeling as if "there is no way out"
The questions:
Is it ok to have these emotions? --YES!
Am I "losing it"? - NO!
What IS happening to me? - Let's talk!
So much research and even in general conversation, here are some of the most common (and normal) emotions you may have as Family Caregiver (and what you can do about it):
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GUILT and SHAME; ANGER/FRUSTRATION; ANXIETY; GRIEF ; SADNESS/DEPRESSION.
Is there no way out? NO!!!
It starts with : talking - PRAY and pray again; talk to a trusted friend; make time for you; and sometimes , you just have to "BREATHE".
You got this!
One day/hour at a time
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as physicians on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
If you're a Family Caregiver at your wit's end, needing a different perspective, set up your free 15-minute coaching call-also by email -lana@lanaannemd.com - or on www.lanaslittlethings.com
I always look forward to meeting Fellow Family Caregivers- we gotta stick together!💯
