Grief is the emotional reaction to a major loss of someone or something. Many people experience sadness, anger, and disbelief when they lose someone or something. Some of the common symptoms of grief and loss include:
- Shock and disbelief
- Anger and irritability
- Doubting themselves or rehashing their mistakes
- Sadness, depression and crying
- Trouble adjusting to life without the person
Grief typically occurs in stages:
- Shock and denial
- Anger and blame
- Bargaining (the what if’s)
- Depression, sadness, crying
- Acceptance and life without the deceased.
Studies show that quick attention to grief and loss can help prevent clinical depression and other issues that may accompany losing someone.
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