Happy 2019! Well, as happy as you can be when grieving... It is difficult to think of yourself when things in your life get turned upside down. It gets worse when a loved one dies. You are so focused on the pain and sadness you might not tune in to your own basic needs such as eating healthy foods, getting enough rest, exercise, and staying away from mood altering substances. Try the following: Ask for help- lower your expectations of what you need to accomplish. Focus on y

As we approach the holidays I wanted to reprise my ‘How to get through the holidays list. It is difficult during the holidays when missing a loved one. Just know that you are not alone. 1) Take it easy. Be kind to yourself. No pressure needed. 2) Cherish the memories of better times. Set aside the sad ones. 3) Remember the good times.. And know that your loved one wants you to be happy. 4) Acknowledge your pain and then put your energy into honoring his or her memory. 5

It is common for people who are grieving a close loved one to experience sleep issues . While it may not seem like such a big deal, sleep deprivation can have a troubling effect on a person’s mental health. Sleep and mental health are intrinsically related -- one can affect the other and vice versa. Because of this, it’s pretty easy to get stuck in an unhealthy loop of negative feelings and sleep loss. You feel bad one day and can’t sleep, and that just makes you feel wors