How long does it take to recover from bereavement?

November 10, 2011 by Linda  
Filed under Questions

I had a partner for 10 years who died suddenly of a heart-attack at the age of 39. There was no warning and it came as a complete shock to everyone.

That was six and a half years ago and I’m still grieving. I’m still living in the same house and leading pretty much the same lifestyle, but thinking that it’s about time I did something new.

Do you think I should have got over it by now? If not, how long does it take?

Would it help if I moved?
I have just finished a relationship that looked very promising at first, but wasn’t to be. The break up has brought back all the sadness and loneliness I felt when my partner died.