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After you choose cremation or burial services in California, dealing with loss will not be an easy process. People deal with their sorrows in different ways. The grief of losing someone is too much for a person to handle.
all alone. If you feel like you are wallowing in misery and drowning in despair, you should seek professional help. You can never tell how long your grief will last. If you are dealing with grief, the following list will help you identify whether you need counseling for your emotional state or not.

Newfound Fears:

In the grief process, it is common to experience apprehension of new experiences. It is a reality that to move forward. We need to forge bonds with other people. Though it may be difficult after losing someone, you should seek professional help if you experience this for a long time.

Numbness to Feelings:

Grief has many stages, from sorrow to confusion to happiness. Each feeling is justified if it does not overpower you. If you are feeling low and numb, it is time to get grief counseling.

Avoiding Normal Activities:

If you cannot perform everyday activities like going to work or school or even eating or sleeping, you may need help with coping.

Avoiding Loved Ones:

Being with loved ones is important to deal with grief. If you feel like avoiding everyone and living alone, you should seek a mental health professional.

Behavioral Changes After Cremation:

If you have changed drastically after the cremation of a loved one, you should seek a psychiatrist or a therapist. Keep a note of irrational rage, crying and sadness. It may a sign of a failing coping mechanism.

Self Harm:

Blaming yourself for losing a loved one is common. If the feeling overpowers you and convinces you to self-harm, you should talk to a friend and seek professional help.

Loss of Interest:

If you find yourself receding into your shell and not living life, you should consider it a warning sign of undealt with grief. If your sadness prevents you from living, you should definitely seek help.

Escapism from Life:

If you overwork or drink, or indulge in drugs to escape grief, then you should realize that you need help. If you do not want to seek professional help, you should speak to a loved one about your escaping mechanisms.

Hallucinations:

Often it is a solace to imagine a loved one with you. But if you hear voices or see things that are not real, you need to get professional mental help. It is a common experience of people who experience depression. Don't worry and go to the doctor.

If you feel that you are unwell and have the above symptoms, you should go to a doctor at once.

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