Mental Health Notebook
Anger and Grief: It’s Ok to Be Mad
When grieving, it can be easy to feel guilty to have negative emotions, like anger. But, you need to remember that your anger is a valid emotion. Even in response to something as tragic as the death of a loved one, your anger is still a natural and normal reaction.
How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t know what to say or do when a friend or family member’s loved one dies. You care and want to show you care. Yet, it can be difficult to know the best ways to support someone who is grieving. You may feel lost, helpless, and unsure of what to do. Maybe you’re afraid to even reach out at all. Your heart is in the right place.
Grief: When Should I Reach Out?
We suffer when we lose someone we care about, no matter what we show the outside world. The confusion about our feelings of grief makes it hard to know if or when we need to reach out to a grief counselor. If you can relate to any of the following, it may be time to reach out for help.