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How do I get out of this funk?

My Grandma passed away about 3 weeks ago and I have felt frozen in time and can't get myself to complete anything. Is this normal shouldn't I be back to life by now?

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  • 8 years ago

    This is just a thumb nail sketch. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross wrote a ground breaking book called "On Death and Dying". She created a model called the 5 stages of grief. Stage 1 is Denial--"I feel fine" or "this isn't happening to me". Stage 2 is anger--"Why me?" "It's not fair" Stage 3 Bargaining--e.g., making deal with God. Stage 4 is depression. Stage 5 is acceptance: Coming to terms with the mortality of a loved on. People can get stuck in a particular stage. However, new research shows most people don't go through stages as progressive steps. Mourning period is different for everybody; it can takes months to a year. Three weeks is normal to still be grieving. Best advice for coping I found: American Psychological Association. "Grief: Coping with the loss of your loved one". An important key for getting through this is social support and healthy habits. My Grandmother is in her 90's. She has been like a 2nd mother to me, and I know she'll be passing on soon. I expect to mourn for a long time after I lose her. God Bless.

  • Julia
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    3 weeks isn't a long time, if you were close to her then you are bound to still be in pieces. give yourself more time.

    Coping with Grief and Loss

    http://www.helpguide.org/mental/grief_loss.htm

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Birth and death is the cycle of life, no one can live forever, you should forget the pain, your grandmother should also hope you can live well

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