Losing a loved one is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with. Grieving can be a long and difficult process. Luckily, the majority of people successfully cope with the loss and go on to live healthy and productive lives, but a small fraction of people may continue to struggle.
It can be hard to pinpoint whether someone is coping in the “wrong” way: After all, everyone grieves a little differently, and it’s important to remember that someone’s way of grieving isn’t wrong just because it’s different than yours.
References
American Cancer Society. (2023). Grief and bereavement.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Coping with stress.
Hoeg, BL, et al. (2017). Maladaptive coping in adults who have experienced early parental loss and grief counseling. Journal of Health Psychology.
Johns Hopkins Medicine. (n.d.). Grief and loss.
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