When Caregiving Ends 💔: What Can You to Do? How CAN you Cope? 🤷🏽😢
#griefandloss #griefjourney #unconditionallove #family
Grief has no words 💔🥲
When Caregiving ends, the roller coaster of :
🥲Grief
🥲Guilt - did I do anything wrong? Also guilt because of relief from the load of Caregiving, can feel like betrayal.
🥲Regret
🥲Second-guessing
🥲Doubt- did I do the right thing? What went wrong?
🥲Emptiness
🥲Loss of purpose and even identity- who AM I now, because Caregiving WAS your identity
ALL of these feelings- ARE normal- roll with them- you may just burst into tears in the supermarket because the "list" is no more
🔊TALK! Don't isolate yourself, but take time to be alone- just to "be"- pray, meditate, breathe.
If overwhelmed, you may need professional help to get you through.
BE REASSURED:
"GRIEF IS THE PRICE WE PAY FOR LOVE" - you loved 💞, and that's why it hurts so much; your loved one KNEW you loved them and that MATTERS !
You WILL be ok🫂💗
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
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(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information; please see full advice from your medical doctor)
#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)
#friendship #oldfriends #wisdomoftheages #griefandloss #lanaslittlethings
Hello everyone!
Did you ever have one of those days when everything happens all at once?🤦🏽♀️😮
Join me today in the discussion on what seems to be a bizarre, but true to life day-in-the-life:
Rest assured: You are not alone!
Life lessons from older ones who have lived and seen and can impart so many pearls of advice to place us ahead of life's twists and turns, and how to navigate with FAITH!
Spending time with friends of all ages, and knowing that despite life's challenges and even times of overwhelm, there is JOY in the journey!💃🏽
Mingled with the heartache and shock of losing close friends in a matter of hours.
Cherish life!
Call a friend
Spend more time on self care
Life IS short; make it count!
Good vibes!
From my heart to yours always💗
Lana
Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a free direct Zoom on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
