As individuals deal with intense change, they experience a roller coaster of emotions. The mental and emotional processing of the "Why" and "What If" questions require a mega-amount of work and energy. Add that to the disruptions in every day life that accompany major change. Throw in a dose of learning new roles or taking on additional unfamiliar responsibilities. Don't overlook the consequences of lost sleep. And on top of all that, a person is supposed to be organized?
That is a lot to ask of another person. That is a lot to ask of oneself.
Physically, a grieving person may experience fatigue, vulnerability to illness or accidents, and loss of appetite. Emotional effects can include depression, feelings of hopelessness, and guilt.
A hallmark behavioral effect of grief is the inability or organize. Forgetfulness and an increase in clutter are familiar to the grief experience.
All of these physical, emotional, and behavioral changes are part of the mind and body response to adapting to intense change. Yet life's demands go on. How can a grieving person get organized to move forward and, at the same time, move through grief to get organized?
Do you have experience to share? It will help us all to understand loss and grief.
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