How long does the grieving process take.

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How long does the grieving process take.

NewMan2015 · 36-40, M

The unfortunate answer is it doesn’t likely end. After so much death in my life before the age of 35, heck even as a child, you never fully recover. But, you CAN adapt to your new reality post-loss. And through day-by-day processing and allowing yourself to feel, etc eventually you can find yourself stronger as you go along. Grief will always be there in the bittersweet moments of memory.

akindheart · 61-69, F

It depends. some losses you never get over. Sometimes you think you are healed and the grief washes over you. I lost my only daughter in 2007. i knew her life was going to end sooner than expected but it caught me off guard. To this day, i get depressed on her birthday and her passing. it never stops.

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akindheart · 61-69, F

@Kstrong thank you very much. when she passed, my entire life changed. she had 2 girls and my family were allowed no contact. that really hurt

WillaKissing · 56-60

@Kstrong No you do not and ever so graciously thank you!

WillaKissing · 56-60

@akindheart Yes, you are right about that! Thank you, Luv.

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NeuroticByNature · 41-45, F

It feels like forever. Slowly you stop feeling it as much. When you have forgotten to cry one day you think its done but it comes back to hit you like a wave. Just like a wave that came from nowhere its gone just as quick. The waves become less frequent but I don't know if they stop coming all together.

WillaKissing · 56-60

@NeuroticByNature Great explanation, and they never cease coming, it is how we react to the waves that hit us is what changes.

NeuroticByNature · 41-45, F

@WillaKissing true

Bignakedguy · 31-35, M

I went through all the cycles when my friend died. Especially denial. I remember thinking that it was probably a joke or prank. And the odd lingering urge to call them or message them even though they are gone.

It takes a while and please take your time.

PhoenixPhail · M

It takes just as long as it does. There's no more accurate answer.
It's different for everyone.

smiler2012 · 56-60

@PhoenixPhail it does it differs from person too person and there inner strength to be able to recover

cd4259 · 61-69, M

You never get over a loss, you only learn to live with it and without them in your life.

AnonymousJSS · 22-25, F

My grandpa died almost 4 years ago and I will never get over his death.

DunningKruger · 61-69, M

Sometimes, the rest of your life.

Bobby1123422 · M

The rest of your life.

DarlingSelah ·

Depends on a lot of factors but ultimately if you love someone you'll always miss them and feel sad over your loss. Not to mention all the complicated emotions, unresolved issues, unanswered questions, etc.

softspokenman · M

Sorry for your loss and your pain. I hope that this will be helpful.

Search: The 5 stages of grief after a loss - Clevland Clinic Health
1. Denal
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance