TMS Health Solutions Publishes "Dealing with Loss During the Holidays"

    SACRAMENTO, CA, December 07, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sacramento-based TMS Health Solutions, a provider of transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy, announces the publication of Dealing with Loss During the Holidays, a guide for those going through divorce or separation, caring for the terminally ill, or mourning, because the holiday season can magnify the bereaved's sense of sadness and loss.

The article notes the difference between the normal grieving process and clinical depression. Bereavement is a normal, albeit painful, part of life that varies from person to person and culture to culture and typically includes intense feelings of sadness and loss.

Both mourners and those with depression may feel sad or isolated, have trouble sleeping, lose their appetite, and take little interest or pleasure in doing things. They may feel that their emotions and circumstances are out of their control.

However, depression also includes more self-destructive symptoms, such as constant anxiety, agitation, low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness, and thoughts of hurting oneself. If these symptoms persist, sufferers should seek medical attention.

If you are working through grief during the holiday season, here are some coping tips and tools to keep in mind:

Accept your emotions. Everyone handles the mourning process differently, and it's okay to feel whatever your emotions may be in a given moment.

Avoid stressful family celebrations. Holiday get-togethers with relatives are often cited as the biggest source of seasonal stress. Avoid or limit the time you spend with difficult or unsupportive family members who may make you feel worse.

Lean on your support system. Call or spend time with family and friends that will console and encourage you. Take control of your schedule and have things to look forward to.

Honor your loved ones however you see fit. Create a ritual to memorialize your loved one, such as lighting a candle or taking one of their favorite walks, and ask others to join you for support.

Ensure you have enough alone time. It's important to have time to yourself, so you can process your feelings without interruption. Feel free to excuse yourself from gatherings if you need to.

Give back. Sometimes we find the biggest consolation in helping others and creating happiness or comfort for them.

Try to minimize expectations. Remember that holiday celebrations can't take away our feelings of loneliness, sadness, or grief.

Located in the Sacramento area, TMS Health Solutions centers provide TMS therapy, an alternative, drug-free, non-invasive treatment for patients with severe depression. TMS Health Solutions is led by Dr. Richard Bermudes and Dr. Karl Lanocha, two of the nation's leading experts on using TMS therapy as an innovative treatment for depression.

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