Abbreviated Grief
October 25, 2021
What is abbreviated grief? Whether you’re planning a funeral or a cremation service in Palos Heights, IL, you should be aware of this type of grief and how to handle it.
Whether you’re planning a funeral or a
cremation service in Palos Heights, IL
, you should be aware of the different kinds of grief and how to handle them, like abbreviated grief.
Abbreviated grief, like the name signifies, is mourning that doesn’t last a long time. Though its short, or abbreviated, this kind of grief isn’t any less real than other kinds. Abbreviated grief is most common when there isn’t a close relationship with the deceased or when there’s an immediate replacement of the deceased. For example, it can occur when a widower remarries quickly after the death of his spouse, or when a distant relative dies. It can also occur after a terminal illness because of a phenomenon called anticipatory grief, which is when you do part of your grieving before the person actually dies so you don’t grief as long after a death.
Here are some fast facts about abbreviated grief
to help you better understand and cope with your own loss
:
- Children often feel abbreviated grief – Its normal for children to feel abbreviated grief depending on their age and relationship with the deceased.
- You don’t need to lose a loved one to grieve – People can experience abbreviated grief, and other kinds of grief, after a loss that isn’t a death. These can include divorce, loss of a friendship, job loss, or learning you can’t have kids.
- Abbreviated grief is grief – While this kind of grief may not seem real or standard, it’s still very real and does happen often. Plus, everyone grieves differently.
- Abbreviated grief can affect your health – No matter how short or long, grief has been shown to affect health by causes issues like increased blood pressure, poor sleep, physical aches and pains, trouble concentrating, and even heart palpitations. There is no shame in seeking help for physical grief manifestations.
- Don’t feel guilty for abbreviated grief – Don’t feel pressure to prolong your grief or feel guilty over the length of your grief. Everyone mourns differently and in their own time, so don’t feel pressure or judgement because of how you feel.
- Feeling is always best – While it may be very tempting to numb your grief and pain with drugs, food, alcohol, or distractions like work, it’s always best to feel your feelings. It might be uncomfortable or painful, but you won’t be able to properly heal if you don’t allow yourself to truly grieve.
- Take care of yourself – Though abbreviated grief is short you still need to remember to take care of yourself. Eat, sleep, and exercise if you can as keeping your body healthy will make it easier for you to feel better.
Remember, everyone grieves in their own unique way and in their own unique timeframe. Don’t compare your grief to someone else’s or judge another person for the way they mourn, even if you or they are dealing with abbreviated grief.
Colonial Chapel
Funeral Home & Crematory
is here to help if you want to learn more about grieving or about
Palos Heights, IL
cremation services
. Call or visit us today.
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