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When someone you care about dies from cancer, the loss can affect you physically and emotionally in every aspect of your life. Maggie’s is here for anyone dealing with cancer and also offers expert bereavement support to help you through the stress, grief and instability that can come with the death of a friend, partner or family member.
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How grief feels No two people grieve in the same way. The unique relationship you have had with the person who has died was known is not shared by anyone else. Some experts suggest 18 months to two years as the time when grief begins to ease, and become less intrusive, but everyone’s grief is different and there’s no fixed timeline for your feelings. There’s not really a right or wrong way to grieve. You may find that you: • Feel numb at first, or that things feel a little surreal
• Are on ‘automatic pilot’, managing life normally • Are overwhelmed with grief. • Feel some relief mixed in with the sadness, particularly if the person you cared about was weak or in pain before they died • Feel agitated and on edge, although this often settles to a feeling of sadness and calm over time. • Physical effects of grief can include crying, loss of appetite, poor sleep, aches and pains, tiredness, and loss of concentration.
Maggie’s is here for you We're here with you: in our 24 centres across the UK, on the phone and online. It’s always free and you don’t need an appointment – just come in.
Find your nearest centre at maggies.org/centres .
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