The CognitiveLit
Crises and Grief
When life changes
Does it feel like you’ve lost your balance?
Are you struggling with nightmares, numbness, or panic attacks?
Do you have the tools and support you need right now?
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Grief and crisis reactions are natural responses to difficult, often unexpected events. A crisis can put your whole system on high alert and bring reactions that feel frightening or overwhelming. It’s common to feel more sensitive to stress, to have trouble concentrating, or to experience fatigue and low mood.
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A crisis may come suddenly, or it may build gradually over time. Sometimes it follows acute events like a separation, the loss of a loved one, conflict, illness, or an accident. Other times, it is stirred by deeper questions about meaning, identity, or life transitions such as becoming a parent, retiring, or facing the realities of aging.
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Many people try to avoid the pain or withdraw from others. But avoidance can deepen loneliness and make the burden of grief even heavier to carry. You are warmly welcome to talk with me about what feels difficult.
What is a crises?
In psychology, a crisis is defined as the pattern of reactions that occurs when an individual is faced with an event that exceeds their ability to cope.
Support for Relatives / Family
Do you often prioritize others over your own well-being?
Sometimes, the desire to be there for others can become overwhelming. It is okay to say no and to ask for support.