Handling Oversensitivity After a Major Loss
While Reference grieving Opens New Window a loss, you may be overly sensitive and easily offended by things other people say or do. If you find yourself reacting to what other people say and do, you can:
- Pause for a moment before responding to what you consider to be an insensitive comment or action. Concentrate on your breathing, count to 10, or recite a short prayer or poem that calms you.
- Remind yourself that you are under stress and not acting as you normally would.
- Ask people around you to allow you some time to adjust to your new life situation.
- Keep yourself from becoming preoccupied with thoughts about an insensitive comment.
- Focus on the goodness around you. Thank those who have been caring and kind to you.
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 17, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Sidney Zisook, MD - Psychiatry |
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