The multitude of emotional and physical symptoms experienced after a loss are common, but can be distressing for you. It is important to keep in mind everyone grieves differently and there is no “right way” to grieve. It can be helpful to have someone to share your thoughts and feelings with and help you understand what’s normal in the grieving process. It IS possible to starting enjoying life again.

Self-esteem issues can keep you from reaching your true potential and can impact aspects of your life including your job and relationships. Issues with self worth, feeling hypersensitive, or having the fear of not being perfect, can also stem from lowered self esteem. Beginning to restructure negative self talk can help you begin to gain confidence and acknowledge your worth, leading to a happier, healthier, more successful you!

Depression can affect every aspect of your life including your mood, physical health, work, and relationships. It can leave you feeling deflated, hopeless, irritable, like you are “in a fog” or “empty”, and sometimes even lead to thoughts of suicide or death. I want to encourage you that you can feel better! Depression can be isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone.