In today’s episode, we would be talking about unhealthy grieving.

While grieving can be a long term process, the way we respond can be enabling or disabling. What makes grief unhealthy is reaction to the feelings and the impact on your wellbeing and that of others.

Do you recall the time you got home and poured yourself a glass of wine when you had a bad day and that glass became a bottle? The temptation to self medicate is a slippery slope to unhealthy grieving. The self medication can take the place of:

Another unhealthy grieving process is when you are:

Listen to the end and learn more about the unhealthy grieving. In moments like this we need to seek help especially professional help and provide support for those who are grieving.

If you need some guidance on how to support someone who is grieving, you can access the resource HERE.

If however you are feeling overwhelmed or struggling, please seek immediate help from your medical professional. If you are having suicidal thoughts, call your emergency medical services. You can also call the suicide hotlines here https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines.

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Dunni

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