Grief is not only about Death
It’s crucial to know that feelings of grief aren’t only the result of death, because if people don’t know they are experiencing grief, then they might not find the tools they need to recover.
Did you know there are over 40 other life events that you could experience that would cause feelings of grief?
Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by the end or, or change in, a familiar pattern of behavior. It’s the normal and natural reaction to any change in your life. That means that any event that causes change can result in grief.
Here is a list of some events that may cause grief:
- Death of a close family member
- Personal injury or illness
- Marriage
- Dismissal from work
- Marital reconciliation
- Retirement
- Change in health of family member
- Pregnancy
- Sexual difficulties
- Gain a new family member
- Business readjustment
- Change in financial state
- Death of a close friend
- Change to different line of work
- Foreclosure of mortgage or loan
- Change in responsibilities at work
- Child leaving home
- Trouble with in-laws
- Outstanding personal achievement
- Spouse starts or stops work
- Begin or end school
- Change in living conditions
- Revision of personal habits
- Trouble with boss
- Change in working hours or conditions
- Change in residence
- Change in schools
- Loss of trust
- Loss of Approval
- Loss of Safety
- Loss of Faith
- Loss of Control of your body
- Sexual Assault
- Domestic violence
If you have ever wondered why you haven’t felt yourself after an event took place in your life, it could be unresolved grief.
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