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19/06/2021

UCCC Tips To Cope With Bereavement

Grief hits us differently and can adversely affect our physical and mental health:

• Do not suffer in silence, UCCC Family is here to help, talk to us
• Try as much as you can to attend UCCC Duyiro activities so you can interact with people of similar backgrounds
• Expect strong feelings to come back from time to time
• Avoid blaming yourself for the loss but remember that it’s only the Lord who has the powers to give and take life
• You might become irritable, don’t worry as this is part of the healing process. You might consider reciting the bible or Quran
• Plan out your day/s in advance so you can have some structure.
• Keep up your hobbies as much as is possible.
• Keep busy so as not to dwell on unhappy thoughts, feelings and loneliness
• Keep around people in your bubble, avoid spending longer periods of time alone
• Take every opportunity to talk to others about how you’re feeling.
• Share stories with people who also knew and cared about the deceased
• Try to keep up with your daily routine so you don’t get overwhelmed.
• Talk about your memories with loved ones and friends.
• Stability helps. Avoid moving or changing jobs wherever possible.
• Try to support others whose grieving process is longer or more difficult than yours.
• If your symptoms aren’t getting better or you would like extra help, talk to your GP, Priest, Community Leader, therapist etc
• Don’t judge people who are expressing their grief differently to you
• Try to get enough sleep, eat a well-balanced diet, and exercise regularly.
• Some times, bereavement causes family conflicts please try to avoid them and seek support from a priest, sheikh, community leaders, elders
• Ensure that you maintain SOPs to avoid catching or spreading COVID-19
  

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