Grief & Loss

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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