Death, one of the inevitable facts of life, is something that each individual deals with differently. It is a complex process.

Some may wonder why, in light of this universal situation to which everyone reacts differently? don’t let tears fall or does not experience an internal grieving process?

Individual differences play a role.

The way each individual grieves; life experiences, personality traits It is influenced by many factors, such as personality and emotional structure. Some people tend to express their emotions less, but that does not mean they do not grieve; on the contrary, they may prefer to live by internalizing the grieving process.

These people experience their feelings about their lost loved ones and express these feelings. from reflection to outside they avoid. Perhaps they have learned to suppress their emotions since childhood, or they find it important to appear emotionally strong.

Cultural and social norms also have a major influence on the way a person grieves.

In some societies, open expression of emotions is encouraged, while in other cultures, emotional control and calmness is more appreciated.

For this reason, it would not be surprising to see that someone who has grown up in a cultural context does not express his emotions. Furthermore, some people, under the influence of their social environment, to hide your feelings They may have learned it.

Some people activate psychological defense mechanisms when confronted with loss.

Denial is one of these mechanisms and can make it difficult for a person to accept the loss they have experienced. person, loved ones deny his deathin an attempt to protect themselves from painful emotions.

From the outside we think that the person is not grieving. But this is entirely a form of coping strategy and over time, emotions will likely surface.

When we see someone who is not grieving, we immediately recognize this situation. instead of judging By trying to understand how they process their emotions, we can help them go through this process in a healthier way.

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