Thanks, Seven for the reminder that we need to take good care of ourselves when grieving. I used to share what helped me because I became so very sick after my surviving son died. The pain, the shock of losing him ripped my soul inside out and it took a lot of strength, will power whatever one wants to call it, to get myself back on track.
Drinking plenty of water. Breathing, now that sounds strange, doesn't it but try to remember when you were deep into grieving and all of a sudden would become so dizzy and realized that you had stopped breathing. That's when I started to become aware of my breathing and have continued the practice to date. It's such a simple thing, or we believe it to be but most of us when grieving, in pain are not taking deep breaths in and out and we become dizzy, we also suffer panic attacks. But, a lot of these 'panic' attacks are caused from lack of oxygen.
Has anyone ever choked on something and started coughing and couldn't catch your breath? It's the same deprivation of oxygen but we're doing it, depriving ourselves of it, all...day...long!
They say, "Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves." Though not totally understood and even scientifically proven to be true...my Grandmother always told me this and it makes sense. Getting back to the basics. The simple things in life. The basic principle that if we are not getting the correct mixture of oxygen into our blood streams, we will become very ill, and in many ways.
Always enjoy your articles shared, Seven. I appreciate your contributions!
Love & hugs,
Terry