I have known people where their grief was so devastating that it changed their outlook on life and not in a positive way. What are some ways that loss or trauma can be so debilitating that it cripples our healing and our ability to function effectively on a daily basis? One individual might question their purpose in life. They may think that since their loss or trauma occurred that they no longer have a reason to go on living. Not that they are seeking to end their life but that they have lost sight of their purpose. This may exist even if there are family members that need them, but they do not see that as a part of their remaining purpose in life. Another person may isolate themselves from social contact. We saw the negative consequence when we were isolated during the pandemic. Mental wellbeing declined as well as self worth.
We are designed to need others as we are social creatures. If a person finds themselves isolating from others, this is a sure sign of complicated grief and that their mind is not in a healthy place. They who mourn need the strength and support that other people may provide. The mourner desperately needs rescuing from themselves. They need to rediscover that life still contains purpose, hope, joy and a reason to get out of bed every morning and go out into the community and interact with other people. Isolation on a long term basis is unhealthy. The occasional me time is warranted and understood. If you know of someone who has not been getting out like they have previously known to do and have lost interest or pleasure then as their family member or friend it is the time to act. Help them rediscover life is worth living. They need to relearn that all life is valuable and has purpose universally and individually. We all need social interaction, human contact on a regular basis. Call David at 879-6284.
