How long am I supposed to grieve?

There's no right way to grieve, no single timeframe, and we each process it in our own ways. But understanding some common stages of grief can help us better understand ourselves in our healing process. Click here to learn more about the stages of grief.

When am I supposed to go back to normal?

Grieving a loss is a process where we may not come back as who we were before the loss. And that's okay! What is important is that we give ourselves the space to grieve our loss and form a new normal.

Is it normal to grieve for something that's not about death?

Yes! We usually think grieving is when someone we loved passes away, but any loss we experience can cause grief. All losses are valid! Here are some examples of losses that can lead to grief:

• Breaking up with your partner/friend

• Parents divorcing

• Friend moving away

• You moving to a new city

• Lossing your home

• Decline in physical health

• Graduating

I can't stop thinking about what I lost? What do I do?

Here are some coping strategies to help:

• Maintain a support system. Whether they are family, friends, your teachers- make sure you have someone you can talk to and tell them what you need

• Give yourself permission to grieve, go ahead and let yourself cry.

• Express your feelings, like anger and sadness, with someone you trust. Bottling your feelings up can lead to prolonged depression and poor health

• Be good to yourself. Get rest, eat a balanced meal, exercise. You may not feel motivated to do these things, but they are important for your health

• Journal. Write your thoughts and feelings, get them out of your system

• Don't make any big life challenges

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