Losing someone or something we love is one of the most painful experiences known to man. Often, grief comes as the result of losing a loved one—a beloved friend or family member. However, it can also come as the result of losing a beloved thing, such as one’s job or career. In either instance, receiving news of the loss can be crushing—it can cause one’s heart to sink, it can cause an influx of painful emotions, and it can cause one to question life as they know it.
Grief and loss isn’t something that’s meant to be managed alone. It’s critically important that we obtain all of the love and support we can get during this time. If you’ve recently lost a friend, family member, pet, or job, don’t shy away from the support of your loved ones. Welcome their help and support—and if you need additional assistance, consider working with a grief counselor. Grief counselors specialize in helping people grieve painful losses and move forward with their lives.
“Grief never ends… but it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love.” –Elizabeth I
Thriveworks Counseling in Winston-Salem, NC can provide you with grief counseling as soon as today or tomorrow. Our grief counselors and therapists are dedicated professionals: Not only do they have the knowledge, the training, and the experience to help, but they truly care about your wellbeing and want to help you get through this most difficult time. To begin working with a grief therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Forsyth County, just call (336) 231-3071. Our scheduling team will help you get set up for your first session, on a day and at a time that works well for you. We have evening and weekend availability, as well as normal daytime sessions.
What Are Grief Symptoms?
As we mentioned earlier, grief can trigger a bout of painful emotions. It can trigger other emotional, mental, and physical reactions as well. If you’re going through a difficult time due to a loss, it’s important that you know it is normal to experience a range of emotions, thoughts, even physical responses to the loss. Here are a few grief symptoms that are commonly experienced:
- Painful emotions like anger, guilt, despair, numbness
- Difficulty concentrating, at work, school, or otherwise
- Sleep changes, such as trouble falling asleep
- Tiredness, exhaustion, fatigue
- Aches and pains, especially headaches and stomachaches
- Feeling lost and empty
- Muscle tension
- Changes in weight and appetite
Additionally, you might be preoccupied with thoughts about your loss. You might long to spend more time alone or, on the other hand, cling to loved ones for their support. You might become more aggressive and incite fights with others; or, you might even blame others (or yourself) for your loss.
Everyone’s experience with grief is different. Again, be sure to get the appropriate help and support during this time. Loved ones can certainly help, but you might find that you need a little professional help. If that’s the case, know that there are grief counselors at Thriveworks who are more than happy to talk with you.
What Is Grief Counseling? How Can It Help?
Simply put, grief counseling is a mental health service that helps individuals process and grieve their loss in a healthy manner. When we lose a beloved friend, family, pet, or job, we can quickly begin to feel depressed and lonely. A grief counselor can help us understand our grief symptoms, from these painful emotions to the physical changes we might experience.
Grief counselors also function to provide us with the tools for coping during this painful period. They can offer tips for channeling our emotions into a creative outlet instead of bottling them up inside. They can also encourage us to talk to our loved ones about our loss, join support groups, or otherwise mourn our loss properly.
Meet with a Forsyth County Grief Counselor at Thriveworks in Winston-Salem
Grief counseling at Thriveworks in Forsyth County is here to provide you with guidance and support during what is one of the most painful experiences we are forced to endure. Our grief counselors want to help you process your loss, grieve your lost loved one (or thing) properly, and figure out how to move forward from here.
To schedule a grief counseling session, simply call (336) 231-3071. You may have you first appointment within 24 hours of your call. We’ll do everything we can to get you in right away, to begin the grief and healing process.
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