There is no tidy timetable for grief.

A useful starting point

Grief can follow bereavement, relationship changes, loss of health, identity, work, independence or other major life changes. It can affect emotions, concentration, sleep, appetite and the body, and it does not move through a neat set of stages for everyone.

Things worth trying or noticing

• Allow grief to be uneven. A better day does not cancel the loss, and a difficult day does not mean you are going backwards.
• Keep some basic routines around food, sleep, movement and contact with others.
• Make space for memories in ways that feel right for you rather than forcing a timetable.
• Let trusted people know what kind of support is actually useful.
• Seek professional or bereavement support if you feel stuck, unsafe or unable to function.

Where next?

Calm Corner can offer a small pause when reading feels like too much, while the Mental Wellbeing guide focuses on everyday support around routine and connection.