Overcoming grief of a lost loved one

“Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart.” - José N. Harris – “MI VIDA: A Story of Faith, Hope and Love”

When distance or death keeps us apart from our loved ones, the ensuing grief can engulf someone in a cloud of hopelessness, pain and sadness. The loneliness of nights, long-lasting silence of days and lack of clarity about what lies ahead create stress that can lead to health problems like anxiety or depression, digestive issues, heartaches, and more.

It’s not easy to forget someone dearly loved but it’s possible to move ahead with some courage. Here are some tips to help a grieving person navigate through difficult times of losing a loved one.

1. Accept what has happened, shed tears, take time to grieve and create space for new things.

2. Avoid triggers that serve as reminders and only remember the good times.

3. Go for professional counseling when the grief becomes insurmountable.

4. Start practising yoga and meditation exercises as soon as you can. When mind learns to relax, body gets the benefits.

5. In Ayurveda, panchakarma therapies not just provide cure for a physical ailment but also rejuvenate the mind, and relax tense nerves and muscles. Panchakarma packages at Jiva are designed for a wholesome cleansing, rejuvenation and healing experience, under the expert guidance of trained therapists and doctors. For stress specifically, we offer customized treatment basis the patient’s needs.

6. Stress-free tablets are made of natural herbs that help promote sleep at night and overcome the ill effects of stress. They are absolutely safe to consume.

7. Losing a special one can sometimes leave a person with perpetual fear of losing others. This can give rise to negative thinking, and feelings of self-doubt and unreasonable worry. The Anxiety & Insomnia Combo pack can resolve such issues and calm the mind. One of the ingredients, ashwagandha, maximizes the body’s ability to resist stress.

Ayurveda has solutions for every problem. Talk to our doctors today. Please note, for professional grief counselling talk to an expert. Always take medicines after consultation with our doctors first.