2006-10-14 18:36:24 · 13 answers · asked by Jazzsuzan * 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
denial, anger, memories
2006-10-14 18:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly Bundy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no normal for grief. People react to pain and loss in different ways. Some take longer than others. I suggest you give your Mom as much support as you can and also make sure to take care of yourself as well. If you feel her grief is destructive to her own life then perhaps a grief counsel can help you and your family.
2006-10-14 18:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by Steph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grief can be expressed in many different ways - anger, denial, bargaining and more - these can occur in any order as well. It will partly depend on how sudden your step dad's death was - if from a long illness, some of her grieving may have occured before he died.
2006-10-14 18:41:37 · answer #3 · answered by Cherry Blossom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just became a widow too in june of this year. lots of things are normal, sleeping too much or not at all not eating not being able to concentrate. crying mood swings depression and actual physical pain if there is any one thing that scares you ask a specific question. Greif is a hard hard thing and remeber it takes time
2006-10-14 19:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by peace and love 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to grieving, there is no real standard of normalcy. But when the grief is causing problems in her life, then you'll know that some intervention is needed.
Sorry about yours and your mother's loss.
2006-10-14 18:39:31 · answer #5 · answered by Speaking_Up 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different steps in grief and loss. There's denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
2006-10-14 18:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well there is no real normal in grief it verys in people my mom mourned for 5 years while i am still mourning after my grandfathers death 10 years ago
2006-10-14 18:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by onewhowantsanswers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shock, denial, anger, "if only" thinking, depression, and finally acceptance. It can take a very long time depending on the person.
2006-10-14 18:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No two people grieve the same so there is really no 'normal'. Check the web for resources - for example: http://www.mtech.edu/counseling/healthy_grieving.htm
2006-10-14 18:39:56 · answer #9 · answered by matty.. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY dad died when i was very young. all i remember is my mom had to get a job and she cut her hair really short. i can't imagine losing my man. surround her with love and affection. this is a hard time for her and you i'm sure. love her and talk with her. pray for her.
2006-10-14 18:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by Starry Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really isn't a "normal way of grieving".
Death effects everyone in different ways.
2006-10-14 18:45:23 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋