Talk out your feelings with friends and family Take care of yourself. Get enough sleep. Eat nutritious meals and get some exercise every day. Almost everyone needs help dealing with grief. Support groups and friends who are good listeners can help in all stages of grief.
Counselors can provide a different outlook and help in expressing feelings.
Inexpensive or free help is available at many mental health centers, churches, synagogues, hospitals, clinics and employee assistance programs. Knowing you need help and asking for it is a sign of strength. If someone close is grieving, you can help. Try to understand what they are feeling. It's OK to say you care, but are uncertain about how to help and what to say.