Healing after a loss takes time. The pain of the loss can feel so intense that you don't know how to cope or where to turn. Talking openly about the loss can help you feel better. In Switzerland there are 3 support lines you can contact. Grieving can look like:

Becoming tearful and crying more often and unexpectedly
Feeling numb and cut off from your own emotions
Using substances to cope with the pain
Weight loss or weight gain
An increase or decrease in appetite
A feeling of deep sadness and emptiness
Feeling regret about things that were left unsaid
Feeling like there's a pit in your stomach

Everybody experiences and copes with grief differently. It's normal to feel several emotions in one day. It can be confusing to go through all of this on your own.

Trying to make sense of how you're feeling on your own can be extremely challenging. Talking to someone in {{Location}} who understands can help you process your emotions and find meaning from your loss.

If you think you might need support with grief or loss today, consider contacting a helpline in Switzerland for free, confidential help.