Coping with bereavement during lockdown.
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Hi Piperava,
Being bereaved is so tough at any time, but at the moment it's extra hard to bear, especially if there are no shoulders to cry on, and no hugs from loved ones, to help you through.
I think it calls for incredible toughness because you still need to grieve for your lost loved one. Are you able to call someone when you are feeling really low? If you can, please do! And don't be afraid to reveal your feelings. If you don't reveal how you feel, people sometimes skirt around mentioning what becomes an 'elephant in the room', because most of us are afraid to discuss bereavement for fear of upsetting the bereaved. But talking's the best medicine.
If you have no-one and don't know where to turn, I really do recommend calling The Samaritans. They will allow you to talk it out for as long as you need. Its UK freephone number is 116 123. If not in UK there are links to the US Samaritans in the pinned post 'Coronavirus useful support links' on the right hand side of this page.
Don't forget that, in the short term, your health professional (GP or family doctor) may be able to put you in touch with other support agencies. Face to face help may not be available right now, but many appointments are taking place via apps like Zoom.
Just let people in, in any way you can. Be kind to yourself and when you need to cry, cry. It's normal and natural. Bereavement is a long process and takes time to work through. Blessings to you and stay strong. 🙏
As if the lockdown wasn't bad enough. Adding bereavement to the mix...
Completely understand how overwhelming it is.