Coping with Grief: Effective Strategies for Healing

6. Live Normally

After a loss, many people lose their will to continue. Beyond removing themselves from society, they may even withdraw from activities as basic as getting out of bed in the morning -- these actions feel almost impossible when weighed down by grief. Allowing ourselves to continue and try to live normally isn’t disrespectful to those we lost. Living normally isn’t a sign that we are forgetting them or leaving them behind. They will always be a part of our lives. However, nobody should force themselves to do anything with which they are not comfortable. If performing daily duties is too difficult, it’s fine to start small and slowly work back up to a normal level.

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