Families

Photo via Pixabay by CongerDesign Making arrangements for a loved one who has a serious illness can be a difficult time for both of you; you’ll likely feel the beginning stages of grief, which can lead to stress, anxiety, and fear, and your loved one may be feeling a mixture of sadness and worry in regards to their final wishes. There’s always a lot to think about and take care of, such as life or […]

Image by Pexels   Grief is an essential and difficult part of the human experience. During bereavement, everyday activities become difficult to engage in, including eating and sleeping. Quality sleep is vital for overall health, but when grieving, you may find it very hard to sleep at all.   Grief and Insomnia: Why It Happens Grief is a distressing experience that creates painful physical and emotional symptoms, such as anxiety, headaches, low energy, digestive issues, […]

Plan Today, Give Your Loved One’s Peace Tomorrow The idea of planning your own funeral isn’t something most people want stuck in their heads. But there are plenty of reasons to do just that. Not only will it ensure that you get the send off you want, but it will ease the burden on your loved ones in their greatest time of vulnerability. Here are a few quick tips: Decide on your final resting place. […]

Planning for Less Stress When Supporting a Terminally Ill Loved One Death is, without a doubt, one of the hardest parts of life. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness, you know this better than anyone. Dealing with terminal illness when it’s in your own family can seem like an impossible feat. While there is no easy way to work through the emotionally daunting process of mourning your […]

Restful Sleep Despite the Grief: Overcoming Insomnia after Losing a Loved One Mental health professionals advise bereaved individuals to allow grief to run its course, that it’s important to go through the process, painful though it is. Grief is a cathartic experience that allows you to come to terms with powerful feelings and the fact life will be different now that a loved one is gone. However, because the death of someone close can be […]