Grief

Grief is an intense type of sadness triggered by loss. Loss of a loved one, career, or relationship is a significant life change that is often challenging to navigate, and in 10% of people, can lead to profound, prolonged distress. Regardless of what’s causing your grief, the mental health specialists at Avighna Holistic Care in Raleigh, North Carolina, offer personalized grief counseling. If grief is interfering with your life, call the practice or schedule an appointment online today.

What is grief?

Grief is the emotional suffering and sadness you experience following a loss. Different types of loss can trigger grief. For example, you could lose a loved one, a beloved pet, a relationship, or even your career. 

However, indirect loss can also trigger grief. The team at Avighna Holistic Care helps many people cope with their feelings of loss when they go through a significant life change like graduating from college or moving away from home. When your perception of yourself changes, you can mourn the loss of who you used to be. 

Grief can be overwhelming, causing intrusive and distressing symptoms that interfere with your physical health and your ability to function in your daily life. Everyone responds to loss differently, and you shouldn’t be ashamed of your feelings.

What is grief counseling?

Grief counseling is a type of psychotherapy that helps you explore and resolve your feelings of loss and bereavement and learn to cope with them, reducing the disruption to your life. 

At Avighna Holistic Care, the specialists provide personalized grief counseling to help you recover from grief and find relief from your symptoms and distressing feelings. 

Recovering from grief is often complicated as loss can trigger a variety of emotions, ranging from sadness and regret to guilt and anger.

Avighna Holistic Care gives you the space to explore and express any and all feelings and thoughts associated with your grief. They help you develop strategies for expressing your feelings so they no longer interfere with your quality of life. 

What are the signs that I need grief counseling?

Grief is a personal experience and it’s a normal human experience. However, if your emotions and thoughts interfere with your life, you should talk to Avighna Holistic Care. Some of the signs that you might benefit from grief counseling include:

• Uncontrollable crying
• Insomnia
• Lost appetite
• Mood changes and irritability
• Struggling to complete daily tasks
• Disbelief of your loss
• Avoidance behavior
• Substance abuse
• Withdrawing from friends and family

Grief can also trigger physical symptoms like unexplained illness, muscle aches, and fatigue. 

If you have intrusive thoughts about your loss or are struggling to return to your regular activities following your loss, call Avighna Holistic Care or make an appointment online today for customized grief counseling.