Ways to cope with grief before a person has died • Allow yourself to experience your feelings and reactions, recognise them as grief. • Talk to those you trust about what you are experiencing. • Spend time with the person you’re caring for. Listen to them and talk to them about things that concern them (if they wish). • Find out what you can from medical or other professionals about what to expect in relation to how the person you’re caring for will experience and change as their illness progresses and ask questions about any worries you have. • Take advantage of support available — hospitals, hospices or voluntary organisations may provide counselling or support groups.
It’s important to understand that grief is a normal part of experiencing loss. Everyone grieves differently, and most people experiencing grief won’t require more than general support and information. For those who require additional support, resources are available. Our Bereavement Support Line, in partnership with the HSE, is there to provide connection, comfort and support as well as to signpost those in need of additional support. It is a shoulder to lean on for anyone experiencing bereavement and loss or worried about someone else who is.
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