The difference is in the degree, intensity, duration and frequency of these responses. Talk about your loss Use the deceased's name. Let others know it will make you feel better if they do likewise. Encourage others to share memories with you of what the deceased meant to them. Record the special things someone has done for you that meant a lot to you during this difficult time.
Children can make a treasure box of their memories of the deceased.
Get plenty of rest Pace yourself. Get plenty of rest, good nutrition and exercise. Take a walk. Eat something even if you do not feel like it. Consider a living memorial Plant a tree, shrub, rosebush or a rose garden in memory of the deceased.