If you are unsure about whether you might be in Traumatic Grief, then the following may be some of the indications:
- You feel nothing, despite the death of someone close
- You sleep badly, and may have nightmares.
- You feel life is empty and pointless
- You burst into tears for no reason
- You have sudden outbursts of anger
- You are very jumpy
- Your concentration is poor
- Your memory can fail you
- You do not want to leave your home
- Your thoughts go round and round
- You cannot get some thoughts out of your head
- Relationships at home are strained
- You feel as if you are unreal, acting a part
- Your loss is physically painful
- You have flashbacks
- You feel no-one understands you
- You feel very tired all of the time
- You feel you are going mad
If you are experiencing several of these signs, then your are NOT abnormal or going mad.
You are experiencing Traumatic Grief.
Please get in touch with us, PETAL members offer help by:
- Listening in confidence
- Offering a supportive relationship
- Providing information advising about practical matters
- Supporting representations to authorities
- Providing help for children.
Please click on the link to read more about Traumatic Grief and how Petal can help you. If there is anyone else within your family who could also benefit from this information please e-mail or print this leaflet to help them know that help is available whenever they are ready.
