. Studies show that having a pet is associated with increased well-being, decreased loneliness, and with being less preoccupied with one's thoughts than among non-pet owners. If you don't have the energy to give a great amount of attention to a pet, consider a cat. They make great companions.  They are clean and do not have to be walked. They give you love and affection. They give you someone to care for and care about.  They will greet you when you come home, and lie on your lap while you watch TV. If you are not a cat person, get a dog, or whatever pet makes you happiest or provides you with a sense of well-being or worth.  Understand that the pet will not replace your love, nor is she meant to, but animals can make you smile and listen to you when you feel like talking to fill a lonely day. when you are ready or have energy. Volunteer your time to a cause or something that you feel strongly about. Helping others can have a wonderful effect on ourselves. In fact, studies show that helping out others make us happier. Take it slow; start out just once a week for an hour and see how it goes for you, then build up from there as you are ready. When things like your spouse's birthday, or some holidays come to pass, you may experience especially strong feelings of sadness. Also be aware that certain locations, smells, or sounds that are associated with your spouse can trigger feelings of sadness. Although this is normal, there are some steps you can take to mitigate the emotional pain you experience.  For example, if you and your spouse went shopping together at a particular store, you might consider changing where you get your groceries to avoid being overcome by sadness. Or, you might be flooded by emotional pain when you drive by your spouse's favorite dessert place. You could plan for this by taking a different route to get to where you are going. If you can't take a different route, you might build some time into your day to let yourself experience the painful feelings that might arise in response to this cue. For example, you might leave a few minutes earlier than normal so you can air your grief in the comfort of your vehicle. You may not know what your triggers are until you experience them. Once you figure out something that brings about grief, take note so that you can create a plan for navigating subsequent encounters with this trigger. Grief can take a toll on the body. To counteract its effects and ward off depression, be sure to get regular exercise, eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, take your prescription medications, and get plenty of sleep each night so that you feel rested and alert the next day.  You should aim to get 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day.  Try to eat a balanced diet of lean meats, nuts, whole grains, fruits and veggies. Avoid eating too much fat or sugar.  Although the amount of water you should drink a day varies depending on many factors, aim to drink around eight glasses of water a day, but don't beat yourself up if you're a bit short of that mark as it isn't a magical number.   Aim to get around seven to eight hours a sleep each night, adjust as needed so that you feel rested in the morning. Although it may be tempting, if you drink or do other drugs in an attempt to get over your loss, you may just find yourself more anxious and depressed than before. This is because, at least in the case of alcohol (but certainly for at many other drugs, too), the effects of drinking can lead to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Be especially wary of abusing alcohol if you are a man, as there is evidence that men are more likely to drink to cope with loss than are women. One way to help get over a loss is to become closer to other people. One way of increasing your social closeness is by becoming an active participant in your community. Studies in fact show that helping others out can reduce stress and increase feelings of social closeness.  To join in, look for flyers around your neighborhood, ask your neighbors, or search the internet for upcoming events you might take part in. Look for someone who specializes in grief counseling if you can. In some cases, experienced counselors or therapists can help you overcome your grief and process the emotions you are dealing with.  To find a psychologist near you, try this website. You may find it comforting to talk to others who have also experience loss. These individuals might be able to provide you with a perspective only gleaned from personal experience with loss. You can search for support groups by going online, asking your grief counselor or therapist, or by looking in your local newspaper. After enough time has passed and you have moved on, allow yourself a major change to provide yourself with some excitement about life again. Now is the time to do it! Be anything you want to be. Become an artist, a pilot, or a scuba diver. Take a ride in a hot air balloon. Most of all, strive to be happy and fulfilled. Your dreams can become a reality and help fill the void in your life.  You will meet new people and realize that life can be satisfying and exciting even if you are alone.
قم بتبني حيوان أليف. العمل التطوعي. استباق محفزات الحزن. العناية بصحتك الجسدية. تجنب تناول الكحوليات أو المواد المخدرة كوسيلة للتعافي من الحزن. كن عضوًا نشطًا في مجتمعك. التحدث مع طبيب أو أخصائي نفسي. فكر في الانضمام إلى واحدة من مجموعات الدعم. ابدأ السعي لأحلامك من جديد.