It can be devastating to lose someone or something that you truly love. Many people have lost their loved ones due to the many sicknesses around the world.
It could not be someone, it could be a job or something that you truly treasure. Coping with a loss while living a normal life can be a challenge, People naturally respond to loss with grief which involves experiencing difficult emotions.
We will help you counsel you during the grieving times in Uganda.
The significance of your loss usually determine your grief levels. Although many people always say that time heals,some of the grief does not go away with time especially if the person is not ready to accept the loss.
Causes of Grief in Uganda.
Apart from death, there are causes of Grief which include some of the following:
Loss of a job.
A divorce or relationship breakup.
Loss of a friendship.
A miscarriage.
Health loss.
Serious illness of a loved one.
Loss of financial stability.
Loss of a cherished dream.
Death of a Pet.
Identifying signs and symptoms of grief.
For a person who is dealing with grief, there are many signs and symptoms which may be related to that. It is normal to experience these signs weeks or days after the traumatic event.Some of the common signs and symptoms of grief include.
Physical symptoms and signs:
- Fatigue.
- Headaches.
- Digestive problems.
Emotional symptoms and signs:
- Bitterness.
- Inability to experience joy.
- Detachment from friends or activities which used to make you happy.
- Deep sadness.
- Bitterness.
- Preoccupation with the loss.
- Irritability.
The effects of grief may be diverse and these may include:
Having no desire to gather around people or inability to go to work or school.
With some losses, this is quite normal and lessen with time however there can be long-term chronic grief which needs to be attended to; you may seek the guidance of a counselor in such circumstances.
We will help you with the best counseling services to manage your grief and traumatic events in Uganda.
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