The Depression of Grief by Alan D Wolfelt

Author:Alan D Wolfelt
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Companion Press
Published: 2014-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

Developing a new self-identity is painful but necessary—just like all the other needs of mourning. Do what you need to do in order to survive, at least for now, as you try to re-anchor yourself. To be dependent on others as you struggle with a changed identity does not make you weak, bad, or inferior. Your self-identity has been assaulted. Be compassionate with yourself. Accept the support of others.

Reaching out to others is a form of mourning, of course. Sharing your self-identity thoughts and feelings in the safety of a support group is another. Talking to a counselor is a third. Find a way to express your struggles with, and pain over, being forced to develop a new self-identity.

As you address this need, be certain to keep other major changes to a minimum if at all possible. Now is not the time for a major move or addition to the house. Your energy is already depleted. Don’t deplete it even more by making significant changes or taking on too many tasks.

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