how long is it healthy for a woman to mourn for her spouse?should she still be feeling his presence in 5 yrs.?

Answer 1

everyone grieves at their own pace. Usually, it is more a matter of functionality. If the individual cannot function, or their functioning is impaired after 5 years, then I would definitely suggest some grief counseling.

Answer 2

Well i feel everyone is different. I also feel it has to do with how long the person was with their spouse.
Being that we all are going to have different reactions to these things and feel differently i think that is why some people that have lost a spouse get married again in what might be considered a short time frame, while others never marry again ever and still miss and mourn their lost spouse.

I feel if you are living a productive life and going about daily routines but just still miss and mourn than so be it, on the other hand if the mouning hinders your life for a lenthy period of time as far as mot eating right or socializing with friends and pretty much just existing it would be time to talk to a counselor or pastor or anyone who can help with the moving on process.However, i believe also that no matter how long a loved one in gone, some people can still feel thier presence-you feel their spirit around in things that remind you of thm or at their favorite places etc-many people do not believe in this, but many people do and there is nothing wrong with it as long as it dont control your life, by waiting to feel it.

Answer 3

I can speak from experience as I lost my spouse in 2000.
Mourning is very bad the first year and gradually gets better.
I never felt his presence as you ask about.
If after 5 yrs. you are still not moving on with your life, then you need grief counselling. You will never get over your loss, but you can go forward with life.

Answer 4

dont listen to what others say... there is no true mourning period. i lost my wife over two years ago and still find things that remind me of her and i get sad. its okay to feel sad but try and think about the good times that you had together,these thoughts will get you through. but dont forget.. there will be a favorite song or show or even a favorite ride down the road that you both enioyed. try and remember the joy of that moment and not the saddeness.

once again, there is no true "mourning period", but the feeling of lose may get easier. or not. thats up to you and how strong your love for each other was.

from one who lost a love of 27 of marriage just two years ago to one who has endured a loss three more years than i, may god bless you and continue to guide you through your grief

Answer 5

Feel his presence? I think it might be time to get some grief counseling.