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Handling Sadness and Yearning After a Major Loss

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Overview

Sadness and yearning for a loved one, an object, or a way of life you have lost are the most common and expected feelings that occur after any loss.

To help you cope with your feelings of sadness and yearning, you might try the following tips.

Handling your emotions around others

After a major loss, you may feel more emotional or less patient. If you find yourself bothered by what other people say and do, try some of the following tips.


Credits for Handling Sadness and Yearning After a Major Loss

Current as of: November 16, 2023

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