Losing a loved one is a tremendously tough scenario, so much so that it is possible to deny their loved ones absence, which delays the grieving process. When someone is not able to embrace the new reality of this absence and chooses to put off dealing with it, they turn to freezing or delaying their grieving as a coping method. The biggest risk of frozen or delayed mourningwhich can persist for a very long periodis that it turns into a silent and chronic grieving process. The person will never experience happiness again as a result of the many ailments that cover up this unresolved pain. Managing Loss When a friend or family member passes away, we start along a path of grieving that gradually builds the foundations of a new reality in which we must live, accepting that loved one is no longer there. Some of the most frequent feelings associated with the loss include anxiety, indifference and frustration. Many people find it difficult to deal with their negative or sad feelings and emotions when it comes to grieving a loss, so they choose to deny it in order to fill the void left behind. Five Indications of Frozen Grief Among the most prevalent signs of mourning are rage, confusion and anguish. In addition to these, we should pay attention to the following five behaviors if we wish to assist someone who may be delaying processing their sorrow or if you feel the need to assess your own grief: Overestimate common situations A person who suffers in silence may experience any situation in an excessive way due to their hypersensitivity, which may cause them to overreact. Turn to addictions or eating disorders Another sign that someone might be postponing a natural mourning process is when they transfer their sadness to other areas of their life, like eating or attempt to lessen its effects by engaging in risky, addictive behaviors. Denial of the loss situation In these situations, it is typical not only to avoid discussing the new reality where its obvious the deceased is absent, but also to avoid mentioning the deceased person in order to remove oneself from this reality. Psychosomatic symptoms When grieving is avoided, physical issues like those affecting the digestive system, severe headaches, hair loss, muscular aches and even skin issues are some of the most typical symptoms. Lack of vision of the future and problems with relationships Although it may appear at first glance that these are two distinct problems, the truth is that not making plans for the future makes us less sympathetic. Distancing oneself from social interactions displays a certain emotional apathy, which causes internal anguish to outweigh any preconceived plans. Acknowledge That Emotional Outbursts May Occur Any unfavorable situation could set off an emotional outburst that is impossible to control. It is crucial to first normalize this potential by being aware of the reality that surrounds someone experiencing grief and start working on it after realizing that processing pathological grieving in the face of the shock of loss is a possibility. The goal of this training is to make it easier to accept the loss while working on emotions and self-awareness to better manage our own reactions in situations like these. Helping a Loved One With Frozen Grief At Southern Cremations Funerals, we have found that its important to recognize these five symptoms of frozen grief in our loved ones. They can serve as the first warning sign to put all the necessary support systems in place. It is crucial to pay attention to the clues that warn us of a delayed grieving process. If you are concerned that someone you love is frozen with grief, reach out to one of our trained staff for a list of resources that can help. Southern Cremations Funerals opera funerarias y crematorios de servicio completo en el área metropolitana de Atlanta. Nuestras ubicaciones actuales incluyen Marietta, Fairburn y McDonough. Ofrecemos paquetes funerarios y paquetes de cremación con todo incluido que permiten a las familias ahorrar hasta un 50 por ciento. También poseemos y operamos tres cementerios, incluido Cheatham Hill Memorial Park en Marietta, Holly Hill Memorial Park en Fairburn y Eastlawn Memorial Park en McDonough.