When you lose someone close to you, it’s natural to feel sad, depressed, worried or angry. Loss can affect so many aspects of our lives and for some of us lead to us struggling to cope and experiencing issues with our mental wellbeing. Everyone reacts in their own way, there are no rules to loss and bereavement. Sometimes we can struggle to manage our loss and seek comfort in unhealthy ways like substance use, or we can find it really difficult to go to work, study or meet or needs. 

If you are struggling with feelings brought on by grief or loss, you should speak to your doctor. Make an appointment, and they will talk through the next steps with you, which is often being referred to a psychiatrist. This is so they can understand the best next steps to take with treatment and support.