When you lose a loved one, it is never easy. You have to worry about the wake, funeral and while you do all of that, making sure you can keep your emotions somewhat in tact. Here are some ways to cope with losing a loved one.
1. Talk to someone.
When you lose a loved one, it is important to get your feelings and emotions out. It isn't good to keep them inside of you. Talking to someone can definitely help with that. Whether it is someone who is related to you and going though the same emotions or someone who isn't related at all that can try to calm you down, either way talking to somebody will help.
2. Write about what you're going through.
There are people who don't like talking to someone when they lose a loved one. They will be asked "Do you want to talk about it?" and they will say "No, I'm okay," but they really aren't. They have all these emotions inside of them that they can't just leave inside. If you don't want to talk about it, write about it. You can write in a secret notebook all of the good memories you and that person shared and how sad it is to see them go.
3. Do something active.
Whether it is going for a run or walk. You can't just sit around and be upset. Doing something active is a good way to get your mind of things. Being active with your friends can help you since your friends can help you get away from the sadness while still supporting you.
4. Look at pictures of the person you lost.
This will help you think about all the good memories you had with that person. Whether it was a picture of you on vacation or a picture of you and that person sitting at a table, looking at pictures will help you relive the good memories you shared.
5. Learn to move on while still keeping the person you lost close to your heart.
It may be harsh to think that you have to move on but it is one of the things that come with grief. Everyone moves on at their own pace. Some never move on and the emotions stay with them for the rest of their lives. It is a hard thing to do but everyone must do it so they can return to normalcy.
While you are coping with the losing a loved one it is important that you do these things or whatever helps you cope throughout the entire grieving process. My theory is your sad in the beginning obviously but it doesn't really hit you that the person is gone until the end of the process, when after the funeral everyone is leaving and saying their goodbyes and well wishes. It finally hits you on why you're all together. Coping with the death of a loved one is tough, but everyone has to go through it.
