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5 Ways to Help You Deal With Pet Loss

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5 Ways to Help You Deal With Pet Loss

Copyright (c) 2009 Rebecca Kimes

Losing a beloved pet is often one of the most significant losses in your life. Your loss will cause you to suffer from crying, depression, appetite loss, sleeplessness, anger, guilt and anxiety.

It?s important to know that everything you are going through is a natural process. However there are steps, tools, and processes you can take advantage of that will make the grieving process easier.

Here are 5 tips that will help during the grieving process and allow you to move on with your life more quickly and easily.

Acknowledge That You Have the Right to Grieve

All too often the grieving process is complicated by feelings that you are over-reacting to the loss of your pet. “Why are you upset, it was only a cat” is something that many of your friends and family might say.

These people may be trying to help but they do not comprehend the bond you had with your loyal animal friend. Realize right now that it was and still is a meaningful, heart-felt relationship and you have every right to deeply miss your companion and grieve.

Form a Support Network

During this vulnerable time surround yourself with people who understand and are empathetic to your situation. There are many support systems and communities available. Your veterinarian may have suggestions as well as your local humane society. Many towns offer pet loss support groups you can attend. There are on-line forums and communities where you can connect with people in the same situation.

Perform a Ritual

When you feel ready performing a ritual is a way to formally say goodbye to your companion. It also gives you permission to move on with your life. You could have a funeral for you pet even several weeks or months after their passing. Consider performing a candle ceremony with select friends and family. Let your inner creativity shine and design a ritual from your heart. Know that whatever you choose will be perfect.

Take Care of Your Body

The grieving process affects your body. During such times it is important to give your body extra care and attention. Going for walks out in Nature can clear your head and ground you. Exercise can help put you body back in balance.

Consider getting a massage. Massages release toxins and relax you. Think of other things you can do to take better care of yourself during these times of grief?

Learn to Soothe Yourself

Soothing yourself is an important process to learn and implement during times of intense grief. It is a way to feel better and allow yourself to move up the vibrational scale.

Essentially, talk to yourself as you would talk to a hurt child. ?I know that I am feeling extremely down today. But that?s OK. I?ll be with what I feel because I know that really soon I?ll feel better. I know that I have lots of options right now. I could go on-line and connect with new friends. Or I could call my grief coach. I am certain that these feelings of grief will soon go away. I also know that my animal companion is with me, right now, in spirit. And if I become still, and go within I can easily connect with her spirit. In fact, I am feeling better and better right now. Yes, I do feel better. And I will feel even better if I take a hot bath right now. I am very thankful that I have some time to relax and take wonderful care of myself. I deserve it.?

Play with this new tool often, whenever you feel like you would like a little lift to your spirits. You will be amazed at how effective soothing yourself is.

Take heart that although this is a seemingly impossible time you will soon feel better. There are many resources and people to help you elegantly recover from the loss of your beloved animal companion.

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