How Are You Coping with Grief?
Grief is deeply personal and there's no 'right' way to grieve. This gentle assessment helps you understand where you are and what support might help.
There is no timeline for grief and no 'correct' way to grieve. This assessment isn't about judging you — it's about understanding how you're doing right now so we can suggest support that might help. Answer based on the past two weeks. Be honest with yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is what I'm feeling normal?
Grief manifests differently for everyone. Difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, withdrawing from others, crying unexpectedly, anger, numbness — all of these are common grief responses. What matters is not whether your feelings are 'normal' but whether you're getting the support you need. If grief is making daily life feel impossible, please reach out for help.
When should I seek professional help for grief?
If grief is significantly interfering with your ability to function for more than a few weeks — you can't work, can't eat, can't sleep, can't care for yourself — a grief counselor or therapist can help. Also seek help immediately if you're having thoughts of self-harm or suicide (call 988). There's no shame in needing support — grief is one of the hardest things humans experience.
I lost my spouse and now live alone — what should I do?
First, make sure someone checks on you daily. This is the most important safety step. ImAlive's daily check-in is designed for exactly this situation — you confirm you're okay each day, and if you don't respond, your emergency contacts are notified. Beyond safety, try to maintain at least one social connection each day, even if it's just a phone call. And please be gentle with yourself.
How can ImAlive help someone who is grieving?
Grief can be isolating, especially if you've lost the person who was your daily companion. ImAlive's daily check-in means that every day, someone (the system, and through it, your designated contacts) notices you. On your hardest days, that small act of someone caring whether you're okay can matter more than you'd expect. It's not a replacement for human connection, but it's a consistent, reliable thread of it.
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