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Unfortunately, every one of us will experience loss and grief at some point in our lives. The reaction to the death of a loved one is entirely individual and often our thoughts and feelings about our loss are extremely personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grief and loss can often creep into our lives when we are totally unprepared causing a range of emotions to surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What causes grief and loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is important to know that grief is not only caused by the loss of a loved one. You may be going through a difficult time where you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with an illness, loss of a limb, divorce or break up, loss of a job, ending a friendship or moving out of your comfort zone. For example, moving into retirement. Grief and loss can all be triggered by personal changes from who we were and now are. In some situations, grief can feel like a life-altering, identity changing, overwhelming experience that impacts the relationships around you. As mentioned above, grief is extremely personal and the list of causes are unique to each individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long does grieving last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, there is no set time frame for grieving. Coping with a significant loss is a process that varies from person to person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, during a difficult period, it is important to spend time looking after ourselves and give ourselves plenty of self-care. It can also be good to accept help when it is offered and share how you feel with someone you trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we grieve, our emotional well being can be significantly impacted. Grief can affect our emotional and mental health in the same way an illness can affect our physical health.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There may be feelings of intense sadness, yearning and pain, sometimes even guilt and anger, but it is important to know that these are a completely normal part of the grieving process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the stages of grieving?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there are stages a grieving person often encounters. The grieving stages include feelings of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n