How do I cope with grief after losing someone close?

Three months is nothing in grief terms. There is no timeline for grief and anyone who says otherwise has either never lost someone close or has forgotten what it felt like. Let yourself feel whatever you feel — anger, sadness, numbness, guilt — it is all normal. Be gentle with yourself. Eat even when you do not want to. Get outside even if just for 5 minutes.

Grief is a natural response to loss. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and no set timeline. It is common to feel shock, sadness, guilt, anger, anxiety, and physical symptoms like tiredness, poor appetite, and difficulty sleeping. If grief is significantly affecting your daily life after several months, speaking to your GP can help. They can refer you to bereavement counselling. Cruse Bereavement Support (0808 808 1677) offers free support.

This is an important relationships & emotions question. We recommend speaking with your GP for personalised advice. You can also contact NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for urgent guidance, or visit nhs.uk for trusted health information. Please note: this is general health information, not a substitute for professional medical advice.