During the next few days we want to share with you a few suggestions that might help you to get through the holiday season, which for some, can be vey difficult... We hope these ideas will help in some small way..
With the first fallen leaf of autumn, we begin to anticipate the holidays ahead. Our senses are acute and take in everything: the smell of turkey roasting and freshly baked pies; the holiday songs playing on the radio; the sound of laughter from our loved ones who have gathered together. But for those of us who are experiencing illness, grief, or the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be a time of sadness, pain, anger, or dread.
The ebb and flow of grief can overwhelm us with waves of memories, especially during the holidays. Grief will also magnify the stress that is already a part of the holiday season. How do we begin to fill the emptiness we feel when it seems everyone else is overflowing with joy? There are some strategies to help you cope during the holidays and beyond. (By Angela Morrow, RN, About.com Guide (website: www.dying.about.com/od/thegrievingprocess/a/holiday-grief.htm)
TIP #1 - OFFER YOURSELF SOME GRACE
By Angela Morrow, RN, About.com Guide (website: www.dying.about.com/od/thegrievingprocess/a/holiday-grief.htm)
The best thing you can do this holiday season is be kind to yourself. Give yourself permission to feel whatever it is your feeling. Don’t fall prey to the belief that you have to feel a certain way or do certain things for your holiday to be “normal.” If you feel sad, allow the tears to come; if you feel angry, allow yourself to vent some steam.
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