Inhibited Grief: When You Can't Feel the Pain

👉 http://mentallystrong.com/start-your-... Are you feeling numb, disconnected, or unable to cry even though you're grieving? You might be experiencing inhibited grief. In this video, I'll explain what inhibited grief is, how to recognize it, and practical steps to move through it. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner with 20 years of experience, and someone who has walked through intense grief myself, I understand the complexities of this journey. In this video, you'll learn: What is inhibited grief? (0:00:12) Why can't I feel my grief? (0:02:05) Is it fear of the pain? (0:02:37) Are you meeting others' expectations? (0:04:49) Signs and symptoms of inhibited grief: (0:05:59) Anger, irritability, frustration (0:06:01) Physical symptoms (0:08:16) Maladaptive coping (0:07:12) 5 Steps to process inhibited grief: (0:08:44) Awareness (0:08:49) Finding a safe space (0:09:31) Feeling the pain (0:09:58) Separating grief from trauma (0:10:13) Self-compassion (0:12:21) Don't let inhibited grief hold you back from living a full and joyful life. Healing is possible. ❤️ #inhibitedgrief #griefsupport #healingfromgrief #emotionalhealth #mentalhealth #griefjourney #loss #trauma #copingmechanisms #findpeace #griefawareness#personalgrowth #Empowerment #MentalHealthMatters #CristiBundukamara #PainandPurpose #MentalStrength #mentallystrong ________________________________________________________ 👉Subscribe for more Mentally STRONG Content, practical advice on how to deal with stress, grief, loss and more... ❤️www.youtube.com/c/drbmentallystrong 👉 Stay Up To Date on our Mission: Join our mailing list! ❤️ https://mentallystrong.activehosted.c... __________________________________________________________ Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. 😱 However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally STRONG & choosing to be Happy. ❤️ With purpose, Dr. B has developed the elements that were refined within the Mentally STRONG Method that she created and wants to share with you.   / cristi.bundukamara3   https://www.mentallystrongacademy.com Instagram @cristibundukamara ➔ Check Out These Popular Videos ► Three Things to Help With Grieving the Loss of a Child    • Can You Survive the Pain of Losing a Child...