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Grief and Hope Can Coexist

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 13 Sep 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Trauma Grief Hope
  1. Trauma, grief, and loss are part of the human experience, affecting our thoughts, feelings, and health. Addressing our interior world and connecting mental and physical health is crucial.
  2. Practicing gratitude, creating brain space, prioritizing self-care, and building a support network are essential steps towards post-traumatic growth and healing.
  3. Despite uncertainty, collective trauma, and ongoing challenges like the pandemic, finding meaning, embracing grief, and holding onto hope are vital to moving forward as a society.

Accept Reality

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Grief Self-care Emotions Well-being
  1. Accept that there are things beyond our control, such as other people's beliefs and behaviors.
  2. Focus on regulating emotions and responses, creating routines, and taking care of oneself during tough times.
  3. Recognize that everyone is going through challenges during the pandemic, and acknowledge the need for introspection, learning, and honest communication.

Mitigate Risk

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 26 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Health Mental health Grief Wellbeing Prevention
  1. The risk of getting COVID-19 will never be zero until a vaccine is available, so focus on mitigating risks by wearing masks, social distancing, being outside, handwashing, and taking personal and public responsibility.
  2. Grief is a natural response to loss and understanding the stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, finding meaning) can help navigate the process and find healing.
  3. Change is inevitable, and while the current reality may be challenging, hope remains as people adapt to new norms, follow safety guidelines, and show kindness to one another.

Allow for Grief

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 21 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Grief Wellbeing Emotions
  1. Grief is important to acknowledge, whether it's from major losses like the pandemic or smaller losses like missed events or daily routines.
  2. Understanding the stages of grief like denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and finding meaning can help navigate the healing process.
  3. It's okay to mourn the past, but embrace change; look for silver linings, find hope in new beginnings, and be patient for a future that will bring a different 'normal.'