Grief takes a tremendous toll on your body. Particularly your brain which is the control center of your body it deserves care as much as the rest of your body. If you had a broken arm would you try to cast it yourself or go to an orthopedist? If you had chest pain would you wait it out or go to an ER? Our brain and neurological chemicals can go haywire under emotional and stressful situations so I urge you to go to the ones who have dedicated their lives to trying to help manage those emotions and chemical imbalances. Another added benefit to seeing a counselor is that they have worked with other grieving families and have a portfolio of experiences to draw from on what strategies worked best for others experiencing very similar situations as you.
I encourage you to go to a therapy practice that offers both counseling and psychiatric services. This way it will be a “one stop shop” and you will spend less time and money getting what you need. Therapists provide counseling and psychiatrists and psyche nurse practitioners can help determine if you need medication. “NO WAY I don’t want to be on meds!” I hear this very frequently from people, particularly from the Christian community. Let me say again our brain is an organ and serotonin and dopamine levels can get way out of whack in times of grief in addition to having adrenaline and cortisol in your body. Diabetics have altered levels of insulin in their bodies and take medication to control it, our mental health should not be seen as any different, yet there are many many people who suffer through each day without getting help because of the stigma of antidepressants. Mental healthcare professionals can help determine IF medication is right for you, how much, and can help you determine when to wean off meds. A therapy practice is going to be more educated than simply seeing your general practicioner or OBGYN. And Medication does NOT have to be forever.
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