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Find
caring friends and relatives who will listen without
judging and talk to them about the person who has
died.
Talk about your feelings. |
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Postpone
major decisions for the first year.
Changes such as moving or remarrying may
add to your stress. |
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Focus
on at least one planned activity each day.
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Keep
in touch with your physician and make the doctor
aware of your situation. |
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Remember
that your body will need extra rest and balanced
meals. |
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Recognize
that feelings of shock, anger, guilt, relief, depression,
and acceptance are normal reactions experienced
when a death occurs. |
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Record
your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a journal
or diary. |
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Attend
support groups.
Allow yourself to network with others who
have "been there". |
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Honour
your feelings. |
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Be
patient with yourself. |
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Treasure
your memories … they are gifts of the heart.
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