How Do You Cope With Grief During The Holidays?
Losing a loved one is never easy. The holidays can be a difficult time for families that have recently lost a loved one or are dealing with terminal illness. Coping with grief or depression can be especially hard when other people around you seem so happy. For many families the holidays highlight the absence of the person they have lost, or someone who will not be with them next year. Having a coping strategy before the holiday season can help. Talk with your family and friends. If you will be celebrating with other people ask them to help you decide how to spend the holiday season. Suffering alone will only make things worse, and this is an excellent time to remember the person you have lost with loved ones. Continue to eat healthy and get plenty of rest. The holiday season is stressful enough and the stress of grief makes things worse. Experts recommend that keeping your body healthy can lower stress and help you feel stronger. Celebrate old traditions or start new ones. Old traditio
