15 Signs You Have Complicated Grief (a Spiritual Malady)

July 27th, 2020

By Aletheia Luna

Guest writer for Wake Up World

This is an article for all those who have experienced regular grief and loss, and are struggling to move forward. And this article is also for those who have experienced grief so profound that it has become chronic and debilitating.

The latter variety of grief that is ongoing (for many years), is also known as complicated grief according to psychologists.

But complicated grief is not solely to do with the mind and heart, as those in the psychotherapeutic field would have you believe. Complicated and long-lasting grief goes much deeper than that – at its core, it’s to do with your Soul which is also known as your True Nature.

Because complex grief is so deep-rooted, it also requires deep-rooted healing techniques and practices that are Soul-centered. Yes, it’s crucial to seek support from psychiatrists and therapists. But at the same time, it’s also essential to do some Soul-searching and work with yourself on a spiritual level.

What is Complicated Grief?

Complicated grief is what happens when a person, after experiencing a major loss, struggles to move through the natural cycle of grief and instead becomes trapped in their pain and devastation. Complicated grief is grief that never seems to go away, that continues for many years, and that cripples a person’s ability to function normally in the world.

15 Signs You Might Be Experiencing Complicated Grief

Pay attention to the following signs of complicated grief:

• You lost someone or something many years ago, yet you still feel the same amount of grief (or more) today
• You struggle to focus on anything else other than your sense of loss
• You feel emotionally numb and detached from reality at times
• You lack a sense of purpose and meaning of life
• You struggle to accept the death of someone and cling to reminders of them as much as possible (e.g., watching videos of them, listening to their voice, sleeping with their clothes, etc.) OR you avoid all reminders of the person as much as possible
• You have intense pining for the person who died that feels overwhelming
• You feel like a victim of life that has been punished cruelly
• You lack trust in others
• You feel disconnected from any Divine source
• You blame yourself or feel guilty for the person’s death (or the situation that caused grief)
• You struggle to live a normal life or function properly
• You isolate from others and avoid social activities at all costs
• You ruminate over how things could be different
• You struggle to see how life is worth living without your loved one
• You wish you had died along with your loved one

There is no right or wrong amount of time to grieve. Grieving is a unique process for everyone. But if you can relate to most of these signs and struggle to function in life, I strongly recommend reaching out to a trained psychotherapist or psychiatrist. Admitting that you need help is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. Simply go to your internet browser and type in “grief counseling” and you will find many options.

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