Mourning a Deceased Mother: Strategies for Daughters to Rebound
Losing a Mother: Navigating Grief and Healing
Losing a mother is a profound experience that can be deeply emotional and challenging. Here are some facts about the grieving process and ways to cope with the loss.
If grief persists for more than a year or affects your daily functioning, it may be helpful to speak with a mental health professional. Grief can be linked to increased chances of health issues such as cancer, cardiac problems, immune disorders, and high blood pressure.
A study published in 2015 found that women, when losing a parent, often have a more intense grief response and may find it more difficult to adjust to the loss. Women who experience the loss of a mother are more likely than men to binge drink, have a greater decline in self-esteem, and have a lower level of personal mastery (personal growth).
Another study from 2021 linked parental loss with depression and a compromised sense of self in young adults. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.) notes an array of normal emotions in the year following parental loss, such as regret, remorse, anxiety, guilt, emptiness, rage, anger, sadness, and numbness.
Honoring a mother's memory can take different forms, such as donating to her favourite charity or achieving goals she always wanted. Keeping up with traditions or starting new ones can also help ease the burden of loss. Focusing on happy reminders such as pictures, books, or keepsakes can provide comfort during this difficult time.
Mindfulness, the ability to focus on the moment and not follow thoughts down an emotional path, can help manage painful memories related to the loss of a mother. If feelings of grief become unbearable, resources such as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and Befrienders Worldwide are available for immediate help.
Local support groups, online chat forums, and mental health professionals can provide assistance during the grieving process. Books like "Healing After the Loss of Your Mother
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