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Self-Care and Healthy Healing in Times of Grief
When you’re in the grips of depression from a loss, it’s almost impossible to think of anything else, let alone your self-care. Still, it’s important to make healthy choices during your time of grief — it’s a way to help you heal. But where to start? The following are some ideas to help you navigate a healthy healing experience to help while mourning. They won’t magically cure your grief, but they can help you prioritize taking care of yourself.
Talk about it
Discussing your loss isn’t easy. It’s hard to know the right person to confide in, especially if you don’t have a spouse or partner. People tend to avoid discussing grief for all kinds of reasons. Some worry about other people’s reactions, and some just don’t know what to say. Do you really tell someone about your deepest pain? The answer is that you should.
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