The Wellness Diary
Insights, advice, new research, tips and tricks, and new resources to help you with your mental health journey.
Should You Move After the Loss of a Loved One?
Although staying in the space shared with a beloved partner is a comfort to some, others can find it too hard. When that’s the case, it may make sense to move out and find a new space where you can get a fresh start. If you’re unsure, there are things you can consider that will help you determine whether you should stay in your home, or find a new space.
Funeral Planning 101: What to Consider to Lessen the Burden on Your Family
One of the last, best gifts you can give your family is planning most of your own funeral services. Many people fail to understand that a lot goes into planning a memorial service, funeral, and burial. Couple that with arranging other elements like transportation, flowers, a wake, or a post-reception and you’re talking about a serious burden on your loved ones.
How Introverts Survive Loneliness After the Passing of a Partner
As an introvert, it’s hard to express your emotions. Unlike extroverts, it’s not as easy to open up about your thoughts and feelings and this makes dealing with the loss of a loved one incredibly complex. Losing a significant other is especially distressing as this is the person you most likely shared your life with.
Coping With The Loss Of A Loved One: How To Make The Process Easier
Losing a loved one is something none of us know how to cope with. There is no instruction manual, no one right way to grieve. Some individuals feel symptoms of depression, while others feel numb. You may go through an entire range of emotions in a short span of time.
Coping With The Loss Of A Loved One: How To Make The Process Easier
Losing a loved one is something none of us know how to cope with. There is no instruction manual, no one right way to grieve. Some individuals feel symptoms of depression, while others feel numb. You may go through an entire range of emotions in a short span of time, which can be overwhelming.
Pre-Grieving: A Terminally-Ill Loved One
Dealing with a loved one’s terminal illness can be overwhelming and exhausting. Many people experience a sense of pre-grieving, an emotion similar to but separate from bereavement, in the lead-up to a loved one’s death, which can be as difficult to process as grief itself.
Loss of a Loved One: When You’re Grieving and Tired of Not Sleeping
You used to sleep soundly. Then, a loved one passed away, and it’s been difficult to have a good night of sleep. Grief appears in many ways, and one way is sleep deprivation. Here are factors that contribute to your lack of sleep and what you can do about it.