Grief and Depression go together sometimes but are not the same thing. Grief comes from the loss of something or someone who you care about. Depression can be much more complicated and enveloping. Basically its being unhappy to some degree. Depression can be simple and short-term or complicated and long-term. When you lose someone and are Grieving, keep in mind the differences. Early on, Grief can be a “500 lb Gorilla on your back.”
You can Grieve but smile too!
Taking your next breath can be difficult, but it’s a process. At some point you will forget for a little while. Kind of by accident you will feel normal and “OK.” Then you will remember and go back to Grieving. Feeling guilty about feeling good for a little while can happen. It’s OK to feel good. Getting a break from grief is good. Put into your mind that Grieving is a process of getting yourself back to being happy and functional. You want to embrace “Grief” as a process while avoiding “Depression” as best you can. Grief is a process, Depression is a result.
Our next blog will focus on taking control of your grief.
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