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Sundridge Court Nursing home Bereavement Information on Bereavement Most people will experience bereavement at some time in their life. Everyone reacts to their loss in their own unique way. Grief can be very painful and may give rise to feelings and thoughts that you don’t expect. You may find the information in this leaflet helpful. Grieving for someone close The death of someone close can sometimes seem like the most painful thing that has ever happened to you. It can feel bewildering and perhaps frightening. Grief is a natural reaction to loss. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Most people will experience similar feelings – initial shock and disbelief, perhaps numbness, through to periods of utter confusion, intense pain and questioning. There may be anger, regrets, searching for the person who has died and feeling very alone. Sometimes you may feel very overwhelmed and at times more in control and able to get on with day to day activities. Grieving is not usually a smooth process; it takes time to adjust gradually to life without the person who has died. Feelings, thoughts and experiences Even if you know someone is going to die, it is still a shock when it actually happens, and you may have trouble believing they won’t be coming back. You might dream about them or even think you see the person again. It may take time for you to make an emotional adjustment to the knowledge that they have died. Grief can bring up powerful and unexpected feelings and thoughts, and you may feel overwhelmed at times. It is not unusual to feel angry – anger with the person who has died, anger at the loneliness you feel, or anger at God or the world. Feelings of guilt and regret are common too. These feelings usually lessen with time. This is a usual part of the grieving process. You may find it difficult to concentrate and your thoughts may be confused. Grief can be very tiring so it is
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