{"id":705,"date":"2026-02-24T12:08:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev26.prevention-suicide.lu\/i-need-help\/jai-perdu-un-proche\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:32:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:32:11","slug":"i-have-lost-someone-close-to-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.prevention-suicide.lu\/en\/i-need-help\/i-have-lost-someone-close-to-me\/","title":{"rendered":"I have lost someone close to me"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\t<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 INTRO \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h1>I have lost someone close to me<\/h1>\r\n    <p>The loss of a loved one to suicide profoundly disrupts one&#8217;s life. It often happens in a brutal manner and leaves you with many different questions and feelings.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 LES PREMIERS JOURS \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section>\r\n      <h2>The following first few days<\/h2>\r\n      <p>At first, everything may seem unreal, as if the outside world was far away.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Different people may react very differently. Some will be able to continue their everyday activities &#8211; that is normal and does not mean that the pain has faded away &#8211; whereas other people will feel the need to be left alone or with only a few people.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 CE QUE L'ON PEUT RESSENTIR \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section>\r\n      <h2>What people may feel<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Very strong thoughts and emotions may surface:<\/p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Why did it happen?<\/li>\r\n        <li>Could I have done anything?<\/li>\r\n        <li>Why did he\/she not talk to me?<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <p>These questions are often accompanied by guilt, anger, a feeling of helplessness, despair &#8211; and sometimes, paradoxically, a sense of relief.<\/p>\r\n      <p>All these reactions are understandable.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 LE PROCESSUS DE DEUIL \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section>\r\n      <h2>The process of mourning<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Mourning is a personal experience, which depends on the nature of your relationship with the dead person, personal experiences, culture and the circumstances of the death.<\/p>\r\n      <p>People in mourning often go through highs and lows. It is a natural way to move on despite your loss. A wound may leave a scar, and that is part of the process you have to go through.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 COMMENT FAIRE FACE \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section>\r\n      <h2>How is it possible to cope with everyday life?<\/h2>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Talk about your emotions and accept help from your nearest and dearest.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Show your feelings: cry, shout, write, complain if necessary.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Allow yourself opportunities to seek comfort (walks, meetings, creative activities).<\/li>\r\n        <li>If you wish, create a memorial ritual or site (photo, message, place).<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 AIDE PROFESSIONNELLE \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section>\r\n      <h2>Seek professional help<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Consult a professional <a href=\"\/findhelp\/\">[+ info]<\/a> if you observe:<\/p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>that your zest for life is not returning;<\/li>\r\n        <li>that life seems meaningless;<\/li>\r\n        <li>an overwhelming sense of guilt which does not fade away;<\/li>\r\n        <li>a feeling of discomfort or symptoms (difficulty in sleeping, isolation, excessive consumption of alcohol or medicines) that worry you;<\/li>\r\n        <li>a lack of comfort from people around you.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n    <p>You do not have to go through this alone.<\/p>\r\n    <p>If you need to talk, call <a href=\"tel:+352454545\">45 45 45<\/a> &#8211; anonymous and free listening service.<\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have lost someone close to me The loss of a loved one to suicide profoundly disrupts one&#8217;s life. 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