What are good remedies, alternative or other wise to assist with stress caused by bereavement?
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Acceptance is the right remedy. Stop resisting it.
Well, besides the usual things that include exercise, rest, meditation; you could try things like therapy to resolve any unresolved issues with the decedent, medication to help you de-stress, talking to relatives if they are open to that, writing a letter to the deceased individual.
I recently lost two close friends to cancer and what helps me cope is being around other people, doing things I delight in and remembering the excellent times I had with my deceased loved ones. It’s a long and sometimes painful process, I know, but you will get through it.
First of all, let me say I’m sorry for your loss. The stages of grief have been studied, most notably by Elizabeth Kubler Ross, and it is a process that takes time to go through. Reading about these stages can be helpful, I happened to be studying them after my father died and I found it quite helpful to know that some of the things I was going through were normal….. crying at times, rage at times, acceptance, then another unexpected round of grief, for example. The things that society has set up for those grieving can be helpful, and that is the whole ceremony of the funeral and the Wake for example. These allow a person to grieve out in the open and to obtain support from those around them. Other methods to help with stress are always excellent, like learning and performing deep breathing and progressive relaxation exercises, taking time for your self, a nice warm bath with scented oil and candles, etc. I hope this is helpful. Counselling can also be helpful. I and other health care providers and counselers can be reached online for chat or email (first email session free) at http://www.kasamba.com/susan-rn-msn-cns
Chamomile tea, lavender oil in bath and spray on pillows, like and comfort from friends, a shoulder to weep on, being silent and listening to them. Everyone heals in their own time. Knowing that there is someone to comfor them in their time of loss is priceless and what they need most. You are a fantastic friend to care this much!
Maybe try cognitive therapy, its a peaceful way to exercise the mind, stimulate the thought process with positive thinking. which will in time break the negative and depressing mood. to hopefully help the person accept the sad events, and to keep the person wanting to go forward. Another way is to focus on the excellent times shared with this person, to distract the overwhelming emotions , which concentrate to much on the person now gone. There are counselling programmes too which may help. Also medication works for stress and depression. I take anti depressant pills to help me get over sad times in my life. I hope my suggestions are useful to you.