You might have a friend who has a loved one going through cremation services and their grieving process will be unique, but they might need support if you notice certain signs.

There are lots of different stages of grief and most people will run through all of them at some point after cremation services in Evanston, IL happen for a loved one. But grief is different for everyone and while some are about to get through the stages and move forward, others get stuck in a stage or struggle in the grieving process as a whole. If you have a friend who has lost someone important to them, you want to support them in any way you can. One thing you can do is watch for signs that they need more help with their grief than others. Here are a few things to watch out for:

They Are Isolating Themselves

If your friend never takes you up on invitations to meet for lunch or coffee and you know they aren’t seeing other people, either, they might be stuck in a cycle of isolation. They might not always feel up to seeing people and there are times when they want to be alone, and that’s okay. But they need to be with others and isolating themselves is a sign that they need help with their grief.

They Aren’t Doing Everyday Things

Again, it’s okay if your friend isn’t doing everything they used to do. But if a week passes and you know they haven’t showered, cooked a meal, or done any of the normal things that they should do in their everyday life, there’s a problem brewing. They aren’t dealing with their grief well enough even to take care of themselves and that can lead them down a very bad path.

They Don’t Find Joy In Things They Loved

Your friend used to love to read, watch birds, bowl, or other such things. Even if you can get them to do those things, if they aren’t seeming to find any joy in the things they used to love, that’s a problem. They need to be able to see that there are still things that can make them happy , even if it feels different now than it did in the past. They may have fallen into a depression and need some extra help.

They Have Mood Swings 

Your friend seems okay at one point and all of a sudden, they are angry for no good reason. Mood swings are a sign that your friend’s grief is out of control and you might need to get help for them in some way or another.

You may not be a professional on grief, but you know your friend well enough that you can recognize signs that things aren’t going well for them. Consider reaching out to their family to talk about what to do or contact the professionals that did the cremation services in Evanston, IL for their loved one and see if you can get some grief resources that might help them. The experts at Chicagoland Cremation Options are here to implement cremations, but they are also there to help with grief support resources.