APRIL 22, 2022 WWW.QNS.COM RIDGEWOOD TIMES
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COPING WITH DEATH
Prescription for grief relief
The Greek dramatist Euripides wrote these words 400 years before the birth
of Christ. Grief is the price of love.
When we love someone and they die, we feel the pain of grief.
However, there are steps we can take that may ease the stress and hasten our
recovery.
Here are some tips that can help the bereaved on their journey through grief:
• Go back to work. If you had a job, return as soon as possible. Work is a healthy
distraction from the pain of loss. If you were not in the workplace, ind a job.
• Stay it. Exercise can help you both physically and emotionally because activity
provides an outlet for stress.
• Enroll in a class. Not only does taking a class provide you with a healthy
diversion from grief but it also can supply practical knowledge for improving
the quality of your life.
• Be good to yourself. Do not hesitate to treat yourself to something you truly
enjoy.
• Take some time to write down a list of things that bring you pleasure such as
displaying a vase of fresh lowers, gardening, leisurely reading a newspaper, etc.
Then, try to engage in at least one of these activities daily.
• Volunteer your time. Another effective way to get out of the house and provide
some grief relief is through volunteering. Local community groups or museums
and historic sites always welcome people who can spare some time to support
their activities.
• Talk about your grief with a friend. Expressing and exploring your feelings
with a trusted friend is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Talking
helps relieve the pressure, brings you perspective, and keeps you in touch with
others. Cry when you feel like it.
• Read practical articles and books about grief. Reading about bereavement is
an excellent way to ind your way through this dificult, uncharted experience.
— Courtesy of NYS Funeral Directors Association
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