How to Deal with Grief This Autumn Season
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God never designed the world to be this way, yet after the Fall of Man, sin entered the world, and along with it, pain, sadness, and loss.
God will restore all things one day when He creates the New Heaven and New Earth. During this day, the Bible promises us that God will wipe every tear from our eyes and there will be no more crying, pain, or death (Revelation 21:1-4).
The feelings you are struggling with right now are completely valid. Feel those feelings and allow yourself to let them go. Often with extreme feelings of sadness, pain, grief, or depression, it can be beneficial to see a therapist.
I have been seeing a therapist for quite a while now, and she has helped me better work through my feelings, pain, and grief. In the same way, a therapist can help you work through these difficult emotions.
You don’t need to walk this road alone. God has placed trusted individuals in our lives to help us during these times. We should pray and ask God to help us in our struggles, yet the answer to our prayer might be found in speaking with a therapist.
There is nothing wrong or to be ashamed of for seeing a therapist. Therapists are great sources of help, encouragement, and compassion.
Growing up, I never had much compassion poured into my life, which has given me many problems in my adult life, yet my therapist has poured out much compassion and encouragement through our sessions.
Maybe you didn’t grow up with much compassion from your family either. I encourage you to try looking for a therapist to help you in your struggles. Therapists are trained professionals who can help you in your struggles.
While the fall season can be beautiful, there can be many emotions associated with this season. Some of us may have fond memories, some may have sad memories, and some may have a little of both.
No matter what you are feeling, make sure to give grace to yourself. Living through times of loved ones passing, relationships ending, or losing a job can all cause feelings of sadness, loneliness, and despair.
I encourage you not to lock yourself up in your room but to challenge yourself to rest in the love of Jesus. Our loved ones may come and go, yet God always stays by our side. He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).
In addition to challenging yourself to rest in the love of Jesus, I encourage you to seek out a therapist to help you in your struggles. Therapists can do wonders to help with your mental and emotional health.
Never underestimate the help of a therapist. Often help from our loved ones is not enough to overcome bigger problems, such as depression or seasonal depression. It is during these times that God wants us to get professional help from mental health specialists, such as trained therapists.
For further reading:
How to Survive the First Year of Grieving a Loved One
What Should We Do When We Are Feeling Alone?
How to Help Those Who Are Grieving During the Holidays
What Should Christians Know about Grief Counseling?
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*Editor’s Note: Anxiety disorder is a real illness and can feel very scary and isolating. If you or someone you know are struggling with anxiety, call or see your physician. If you or someone you know are in crisis and need immediate support, here are a few hotlines you can call or text for help: https://www.goodencenter.org/panic-and-anxiety-hotlines/, National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
