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Anxiety: The Grief Emotion No One Talks About
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Anxiety is one of the most overlooked emotions in grief, yet it's a completely normal part of the grieving journey and must be addressed in order to navigate loss successfully. In this episode I discuss why anxiety can show up in the grief process and 3 strategies you can start using today to help you cope with it.
Here are some of the reasons anxiety is felt during the grieving process:
• When attachment to a loved one is disrupted through death, our nervous system feels unsettled or unsafe
• The disappearance of our imagined future with our loved one creates uncertainty that manifests as anxiety
• Loss can destabilize our sense of identity and purpose, triggering anxiety about who we are without the relationship
• The grieving brain physically changes, making us more susceptible to anxiety
Listen to the episode to learn 3 powerful strategies to help navigate anxiety and regulate your nervous system.
• All three strategies become more effective with repetition and consistent practice
Book a complimentary 20-minute chat to learn more about working with me 1:1 this summer. As my client you'll learn to be your own grief and anxiety expert who navigates emotions with peace and confidence. You'll also get access to my client only podcast. You can find my calendar link in the show notes and in my Instagram bio.
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Will this be the summer that changes everything for you? You’ve done the grief support groups. You’ve thought about therapy. You’ve tried so hard to figure this out. Yet, nothing seems to be bringing you inner peace, emotional stability, or a sense of purpose.
A lot of us get stuck here.
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This podcast is not medical advice, psychotherapy or counseling. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you know is in crisis dial or text 988 for the suicide crisis lifeline.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Grief Anxiety (00:00:00)
2. Why We Feel Anxious After Loss (00:02:28)
3. The Loss Of Our Imagined Future (00:03:47)
4. Movement: First Strategy for Anxiety/Grief Release (00:08:13)
5. Journaling: Second Powerful Anxiety/Grief Tool (00:11:04)
6. Guided Hypnosis: Most Powerful Strategy (00:12:01)
7. Episode Closing and Resources (00:14:44)
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