How do I get over the loss of a family member?

Question

How do I get over the loss of a family member?

Answer 1

you can get over it like now or tomorrow.  it takes a couple of months or even years to get over it.  but even so if you have, you would still remember that time.

Answer 2

As a counselor, I have experience in working on grief issues.  Dealing with loss takes time.  You deal with the feelings one day at a time, sometimes one minute at a time.  You feel what you feel and try to keep living.  You cry when you need to, confide in those you trust when you need to, do healthy things to cope and help you feel better, write letters to them and talk to them in your mind to vent, and you bide your time.  As you do the work to grieve, things get a little better.  You will not completely get over the loss, but you will learn to live with it and accept it.  Talking with a counselor or joining a support group can also be a great help.

Answer 3

you don't get over it.  you have to accept it and remember all the good times you had with that person.  given time, your heart will heal.

Answer 4

It's hard, I've been there. Even contemplated suicide as I was so close to this person. I felt empty and alone even though I wasn't. You're not me though. You're a different person. Perhaps you can write about it? Talk to someone about it (preferably a stranger) as sometimes your family has pre-conceptions already and think they can tell you how because they can deal with it.

Like everything, pain takes time to heal.

Answer 5

I'm so sorry. It's so hard getting over the loss a family member. trust me I know =(

everyone deal with it differently but here's how i deal with it.

i first just cry and cry and cry and get all my frustration out. then i remember all the good times that i had with that person. and just think that they're in a better place and you'll get to see them one day.

i hope this helped and i truly am sorry

Answer 6

You don't.  You will be sad for the loss for a long time.  I've lost just two family members one after another just a year apart.  It hurts soooo bad.  My friend said to me that the hurt never goes away...it's just not as "sharp" as time goes by.  Then when it does start easing...then you feel guilty for it not hurting like it used to.  Which of course...you shouldn't.  Remeber, that everyone mourns in a different way.  Some people don't even cry until a year later.  Some cry all the time.  Some don't show up to the funeral because it's too hard.  Just do what you need to do.  If you don't mourn now...you will later.  Remeber...don't get offended if someone doesn't show their feelings.   I'm very sorry for you loss.