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Avoding Grief and Staying Positive In Challenging Times

There are so many ways to deal with grief in modern times, especially since it is now more acceptable to talk about problems, and actually cry to release the pain of a loss. Many people try practicing yoga, writing poetry, attending seminars, or visiting a grief counselor. All are very effective ways in manage grief, but only if you want them to be effective.

The first step in grief management is to face what has happened. Accept it, and find a way to deal with how it makes you feel. Wallowing in self pity will get you nowhere, and probably makes things much worse. As humans we want to know that we are alive, so we let ourselves feel that pain on a much deeper level.

Its important to think about the loss, but not dwell. Consider how it could have been changed, but never blame yourself. Its always crucial to remember that nothing is your own fault, and blame should never be placed on your shoulders.

People tend to find meditation a great way to manage grief. Focusing on pure positive matters does wonders for the soul and mind. It allows our bodies to calm down, relax, and open up to new possibilities, and new ways of healing the soul.

Art is also a fantastic way to manage grief. Drawing your emotions, or things that remind you of something that was lost, is a way that your brain is able to accept it. It gives your mind a chance to create something wonderful and beautiful from the pain that was there, or is there.

Music gives us chance to feel the pain that other people have felt. To realize that we are not alone in what has happened, or is about to happen. Humans enjoy knowing that there is someone else out there that can express their emotions, so that we feel comforted and not so alone. Many artists make it a priority to ensure that their music is relatable, that someone out there can feel the same things that they felt while creating it. Listening to music, or composing music is often a way that young people deal with grief, and learn to manage it through constructive ways.

In conclusion, grief management is a personal journey. It should be something that teaches you how to handle things in the future, and a way for you to grown on a negative thing that has happened. No one should ever force you to get over something before you are ready, you should always be allowed to take your time and manage your loss or pain on your own.

By: wasted18
Published: 08/01/08




16 Posted Comments:

@ 2:38 pm 08/04/08 by L Romano
Great article. Everyone has to face grief at some point in their life. Having a plan to be able to deal with it definitely helps.
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Great article! You have done a good job in this article and have sent the message to us, readers, how we should with grief. Grief is a common human feeling and everyone can learn to overcome it. Thanks.




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@ 4:01 pm 08/05/08 by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
The first few lines of your second paragraph are right on. I am a musician so I write songs to help deal with grief. But, you are exactly right when you say that you have to face the issue and how it makes you feel. Denial and avoidance will only make it hit you harder when you are finally forced to deal. Thanks for this article I am going to pass it on to my friends and family.
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@ 4:05 pm 08/05/08 by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
You are spot on with this article, especially the first few lines of the second paragraph. I write music when I am grieving and it always helps. We must face it head on because denial and avoidance will only make it worse when we are forced to face it. Thanks for this article I will pass it along to many people.
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@ 4:11 pm 08/05/08 by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
You are spot on with this article, especially the first few lines of the second paragraph. I write music when I am grieving and it always helps. We must face it head on because denial and avoidance will only make it worse when we are forced to face it. Thanks for this article I will pass it along to many people.
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@ 4:12 pm 08/05/08 by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
You are spot on with this article, especially the first few lines of the second paragraph. I write music when I am grieving and it always helps. We must face it head on because denial and avoidance will only make it worse when we are forced to face it. Thanks for this article I will pass it along to many people.
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Very well said. It is a process one has to learn by himself and practice to overcome grief and losses in life. This will happen like you said, only if people want it to happen. Some people just don't want to come out of it and it also becomes a way to attract attention of others.

Good one!
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@ 6:46 am 08/08/08 by wasted18
Thank you for the comments! I really appreciate them.
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@ 1:27 pm 08/21/08 by C.D. Crowder
Great article. It's always hard dealing with hard times, but you make some wonderful points on how to stay positive. I especially like the one about music. That always seems to help me.
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Yeah..the worst thing about the whole mess of depression is looking back, and realizing how much time you wasted just moping around, ect. That really hit me hard. Learned to stay positive now though, and not let so much bother me.
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@ 12:33 pm 08/26/08 by Willow Sidhe
Great article! And, great advice on the many ways to manage grief. I always find meditation works best for me.
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@ 11:42 pm 08/26/08 by K.F. Lynn
whoever said that this was spot on, they were correct. you offer so much, and with the rate of diagnosed depression/anxiety disorders being through the roof these days, its so important to help people to cope. music and art are my own two personal favorite outlets, and know what helps me sometimes? just crying it out. it may not be constructive, LOL, but it is cathartic and when combined with all of the things you've offered, a person will be in much better shape =)

thanks for sharing this with us!
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Different remedies

@ 9:48 am 09/01/08 by CMathias
Some people have had grief brought to their lives more than others and your article is a great way for others to begin to explore diffetwys to getthrough our painful moments. It could be added that family is a great comfort when going through hard times.
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@ 6:36 pm 09/04/08 by yourstrulyisabel
I am very fortunate to have mastered the art of handling my grief. I just cry it out for several days and then that's it. Never to think about it again. It makes me more stronger everytime I cry. So whenever bad things happen I can easily get over it. Your article is good. Very informative and can be of great to others who can't handle emotions and grief. Nice work!
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Support is what we always strive for and that helps fight grief as well. Yoga is also a nice option but i feel it is sometimes momentary although i does reduce the intensity to some extent. Art is a nice way as well but sometimes it may add to grief. Sometimes experiencing and accepting to grieve moment can help you a lot
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Good article. I would like to add this: if you can go out and enjoy nature or play with children your grief may take a break for sometime. Even helping someone else with some problem may also divert your mind away from your grief.
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