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• ABUSE
• ANGER
• BEREAVEMENT
• BULLYING
• DEPRESSION
• DRUGS & ALCOHOL
• EATING DISORDERS
• FAMILY PROBLEMS
• HEALTH
• HOMELESSNESS
• PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• PREGNANCY
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• SEXUAL HEALTH
• SMOKING
• STI'S
• STRESS & ANXIETY
• SUICIDE & SUICIDAL FEELINGS

Bereavement

Bereavement is an experience which brings feelings of loss and sadness, when we lose someone/something important in our lives. It is felt most strongly when a loved one dies, but similar feelings of loss can be felt in other situations, the loss of a job, divorce or if a best friend/relative moves away. Grieving for someone/something you love is a process made up of many feelings, which take time to work through and cannot be hurried. It always takes time to grieve, but eventually the pain becomes less raw over time.

You are not alone

Everyone will experience bereavement at some point during their life and will have feelings which may include shock; confusion; disbelief; emptiness; loneliness; anger; guilt; stress; anxiety; denial and/or depression, before accepting what’s happened. The intensity of each emotion and how long it lasts for each of us, will vary. There‘s no fixed time nor right or wrong way to grieve as it‘s so personal. However, talking to someone who understands can help make sense of it all.

How the lowdown can help

You can contact us for free and confidential counselling, information and advice on bereavement or any other issue. Our counsellors are fully trained and whether you need to discuss your own loss or that of someone you care about, we are here to listen and help. You can drop-in, make an appointment or call us for counselling or to chat about your situation.

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Other support

www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/
www.winstonswish.org.uk
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
www.samaritans.org
www.rd4u.org.uk