Losing someone you love can be quite painful. Your natural reaction to death is not similar to that of other seniors. Seniors can experience difficult emotions of sadness and pain that do not seem to let up. Some people grief by showing their true feelings while others prefer to act strong and brave to ignore the pain.

Anger, shock, disbelief, fear and guilt are some symptoms of grief. The death of a loved one is probably the most painful a human being can experience. It can bring about emotions that can lead to depression.

The steps to healing can help in acceptance and moving on. You can ease your journey in healing by having knowledge of these emotions that are naturally associated to grief.

Learn about the stages of grief

Understand the stages of grief to help you cope with your loss. The stages include denial, bargaining, anger, acceptance as well as depression. Some people do not have to go all through the stages to heal since we all heal differently. An elderly can experience one or two stages and heal from the loss.

Accept your feelings

For you to heal, you have to accept the emotions going through your heart. Trying to suppress your feelings may hinder healing. You have to allow yourself to ride the stages of grief. All sorts of emotions that you may go through can be more intense and different than usual. Accept the feelings happening inside you.

Express your true feelings

Learn to express yourself. Talk to people who love and care for you about your feelings. Talk about the emotions driving you crazy and be honest with yourself. If talking about it is too painful, you can write a journal. You can talk as well as write about how you feel if both ways can help ease your grief.

Maintain your health

Don’t forget to nurture yourself and have a regular maintained schedule of good food, exercise and rest. Take some time out to pamper yourself by doing something that would make you feel better. Spoil yourself with walks in the park, relax to music and get massages.

Seek support

Join a group that will support you in your grief. Those who feel your true emotions can offer help. Those who really care for you can give you suggestions and ideas on how to ease your journey and heal peacefully.