Helping Parents & Family Cope Over a Loss Of A Child
The death of a child can invite immense pain and grief. Parents can experience a wide range of emotions, including worry, sadness, as well as anger. For some, their grief can start to affect their mental health as well. Some people find themselves dealing with depression as well as anxiety.
This is where counseling can help. A counselor can help you learn coping strategies and enable you to find support.
What Are The Common Feelings People Experience Afger Losing A Child?
The feelings that come with losing a child can be deeply painful. Some people having both emotional as well as physical reactions to losing a child. They may not want to eat, have difficulty sleeping and even staying focused.
If you've lost a child, then you may be experiencing overwhelming grief. You could feel:
Yearning for the child that was lost
Sadness
Anxiety
Shock
Confusion
Guilt
Anger
How people experience grief can vary from person to person. You could feel one, or a complex mixture of these emotions. How you feel could also change with time. There isn't a right way to feel about losing a child. But a therapist can help you learn coping mechanisms that can enable you to deal with your situation better.
The Effects Of Losing A Child On Marriage
Couples who have lost a child can feel that loss affecting their marriage as well. There are some couples that can grow closer as a result of the loss, while there are others that may drift apart. Coping with the loss that was experienced can put a strain on the relationship.
This can especially apply when both partners are dealing with grief in separate ways. Partners need to find ways to stay connected, as well as to communicate their feelings with each other. But for some couples, their feeling regarding the loss they have experienced can complicate their marriage.
If this is the case, then consider getting counseling. A counselor can help you to deal with your grief in a healthier manner. Dealing with grief so that it doesn't become a long-term issue can enable you to overcome the overwhelming feelings associated with losing a child.
If you're considering therapy, then visit
Erin Saintil, LCSW, BCBA, Collaborative Therapeutic Services. Getting therapy can help you better understand why you're feeling the way you're feeling, as well as what you can do about it. Work together with a therapist to overcome the loss in your life, and find ways to recover.
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