Is There a “Wrong” Way to Cope with Loss?4 Warning Signs to Look For
Denial is a normal stage of grief, but it’s usually short-lived. It’s a way to delay the intensity of emotions that accompany a loss. Denial doesn't necessarily have to mean the person is actively stating their loved one didn't actually die; it more commonly means the person is in a state of shock of numbness, and they have shut off their emotions. Continuing to live in this shut-off state can prevent the individual from making meaningful connections with others and living a healthy and productive life.
“Grieving is a necessary process that we must go through [to] psychologically, emotionally, and even biologically reorient ourselves to life without the one we have lost,” says Kara Lissy, LCSW, of A Good Place Therapy and Consulting. While the emotions associated with the grieving process are difficult, they are necessary to healing.
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