Grief Management Therapy Singapore
Grief is a natural response to loss, but when it becomes overwhelming and persistent, it can indicate underlying issues. If grief significantly interferes with daily functioning, it may indicate complicated grief or prolonged grief disorder.
Read on to find out how I can support grief issues.
10 Signs of Prolonged Grief
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Intense and Prolonged Sadness: Feelings of deep sorrow, emptiness, and despair that don't seem to lessen over time. This goes beyond the typical waves of grief and becomes a constant state.
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Preoccupation with the Loss: Persistent thoughts and memories of the deceased that dominate daily life, making it difficult to focus on other things.
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Difficulty Accepting the Loss: Struggling to come to terms with the reality of the death, sometimes leading to denial or disbelief.
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Avoidance of Reminders: Actively avoiding people, places, or things that trigger memories of the deceased to an excessive degree. Conversely, some individuals might excessively seek out reminders.
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Emotional Numbness or Detachment: Feeling emotionally disconnected from others or unable to experience a full range of emotions.
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Difficulty Functioning in Daily Life: Trouble maintaining routines, work responsibilities, social engagements, or self-care.
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Intense Loneliness and Isolation: Feeling profoundly alone and disconnected from others, even when surrounded by people.
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Feeling Life is Meaningless or Without Purpose: A sense that there is no point in living or that life has lost its value since the loss.
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Physical Symptoms: Experiencing physical ailments such as fatigue, changes in appetite or sleep, headaches, or digestive issues that are related to the emotional distress of grief.
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Self-Destructive Behaviors or Thoughts: Engaging in risky behaviors, substance abuse, or having thoughts of self-harm or wanting to join the deceased.
10 Negative Effects of Prolonged Grief
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Emotional Distress: Intense and prolonged sadness, despair, anger, guilt, and anxiety can significantly impact mental health and daily life.
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Impaired Functioning: Grief can make it difficult to concentrate, make decisions, and perform daily tasks at work, school, or home.
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Social Withdrawal: Individuals may isolate themselves from friends and family, leading to feelings of loneliness and a lack of support.
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Physical Health Problems: Grief can weaken the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illness. It can also contribute to fatigue, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, headaches, and body aches. In the long term, it's linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular issues and other health problems.
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Mental Health Disorders: Prolonged or complicated grief can increase the risk of developing depression, anxiety disorders, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Cognitive Difficulties: Grief can affect memory, attention, and overall cognitive function, leading to "brain fog" and difficulty processing information.
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Behavioral Changes: Some individuals may cope with grief through unhealthy behaviors such as substance abuse, changes in eating habits, or risky activities.
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Spiritual or Existential Crisis: Grief can challenge a person's beliefs and sense of purpose, leading to questions about the meaning of life and their place in the world.
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Relationship Strain: Grief can put a strain on relationships with others, as individuals may struggle to connect or communicate effectively while dealing with their loss.
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Reduced Quality of Life: Overall, the negative effects of grief can significantly diminish a person's enjoyment of life and their ability to engage in activities they once found meaningful.
How I Help with Grief Issues
Step 1 : Discovery​
I guide you through a series of processes and exercises that very often will unfold unconscious factors that cause your roadblocks and problems.
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Step 2 : Realization
We explore to understand how and why certain factors are causing the problems you are facing.
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Step 3 : Learn Healing Techniques
Once you have a clear conscious picture of your situation, I will provide you with clear structured solutions to move forward and this will be an ongoing supportive process.
