Grief is a natural, deeply personal response to losing someone or something important. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, loss of a job, or another major life change, grief affects everyone differently.
At Mental Health Haven, we provide a supportive space to share experiences, find comfort, and learn healthy ways to cope with grief and loss.
What Is Grief?
Grief involves a range of emotions including sadness, anger, confusion, guilt, and even relief. It’s not a linear process everyone moves through grief in their own time and way.
Common grief reactions include:
Crying and sadness
Difficulty concentrating
Feeling numb or disconnected
Anger or frustration
Sleep and appetite changes
Searching for meaning or answers
Types of Loss
Loss can take many forms:
Death of family or friends
End of a romantic relationship
Loss of health or independence
Loss of a pet
Moving away from home or community
Loss of dreams or future plans
Coping with Grief
While grief can feel overwhelming, there are ways to find comfort and healing:
Allow yourself to feel grief is not a problem to fix but a process to experience
Seek support talk with friends, family, or support groups
Create rituals memorials, journaling, or honoring memories can help
Take care of your health try to eat, rest, and get gentle exercise
Be patient with yourself healing takes time and is non-linear
When to Seek Help
Sometimes grief can lead to depression, prolonged distress, or interfere with daily life. If you or someone you care about experiences:
Persistent intense sadness or hopelessness
Inability to function at work or home
Thoughts of self harm or suicide
Please reach out to a mental health professional or crisis servics
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