If you lose a pet, your vet can explain the grieving process to you to help you cope with
normal feelings of guilt and loss.
Not exact matches
Experiences during this process include
feelings of unreality and shock, physical distress, preoccupation with the image and memory
of the lost one, pouring out
of grief, idealization
of the deceased,
guilt feelings, anger, loss
of interest in usual activities, the unlearning
of thousands
of automatic responses involving the deceased, relearning
of other responses, resumption
of normal patterns
of living, and the establishment
of substitute relationships.
If
guilt feelings do not respond to the
normal process
of confession - reconciliation it may be because they are neurotic (or irrational)
feelings (see Chap.
Christine, are you sure you are not confusing a
normal feeling of conscience induced
guilt (a good thing normally) with the abusive process
of using shame as a means
of control?
The problem
of unresolved
guilt feelings — neurotic and
normal — is a persistent one in much mental illness.
«Certainly, experiencing
feelings of guilt or regret in the short - term after an abortion is not a mental health problem; in fact, such emotions are a
normal part
of making a life decision that many women in this study found to be difficult,» the study said.
As frustrating and annoying as it is to live with your adolescent's self absorption, knowing that it's a
normal part
of their development will make it easier for you to deal with their urgent demands and attitudes without your strong
feelings of anger, fear or
guilt.
She has
feelings of sadness, doubt,
guilt, or helplessness that seem to increase each week and get in the way
of her
normal routine.
We advise you to consult a psychologist, if you experience disturbing symptoms such as extreme fatigue; changes in appetite or sleep; lack
of interest in
normal activities you liked before;
feelings of despair, inferiority, hopelessness or
guilt; or excessive crying.
Remember that
feelings of guilt and helplessness are quite
normal and are part
of the grieving cycle.
If and when you decide to get another pet, it's important to know that having those
feelings of guilt is
normal.
During the mourning period, it is
normal to experience a mixture
of painful
feelings including sadness, loneliness,
guilt, anger, and irritability.