understanding the stages of grief
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Understanding Understanding the Stages of the Stages of
GriefGrief
The 5 StagesThe 5 Stages
DenialDenial AngerAnger BargainingBargaining DepressionDepression AcceptanceAcceptance
DenialDenialIt is hard for our minds to It is hard for our minds to accept that such a loss has accept that such a loss has
taken place.taken place.
““I can’t believe he’s gone”I can’t believe he’s gone”
AngerAngerHaving no control over our Having no control over our
loss we react to our loss we react to our vulnerability with anger.vulnerability with anger.
““They should have been able They should have been able to do something!”to do something!”
BargainingBargainingWe want to trade something We want to trade something we can do for the reversal of we can do for the reversal of
the loss.the loss.
““I’d do anything if only this I’d do anything if only this didn’t happen”didn’t happen”
DepressionDepressionA feeling of hopelessness A feeling of hopelessness about the situation takes about the situation takes
over.over.
““I miss him”I miss him”
AcceptanceAcceptanceWe accept the reality of the We accept the reality of the
situation and are able to situation and are able to move on with our lives.move on with our lives.
““Yes, but we’ll be o.k.”Yes, but we’ll be o.k.”
Symptoms Associated Symptoms Associated with Griefwith Grief
Insomnia, orInsomnia, or Increase in sleepIncrease in sleep Loss of appetiteLoss of appetite Chest or throat Chest or throat
tightnesstightness WeaknessWeakness ConfusionConfusion
Lack of energyLack of energy SighingSighing Loss of breathLoss of breath ForgetfulForgetful Preoccupation Preoccupation
with losswith loss AnxietyAnxiety
What You Can DoWhat You Can Do Set small goals for yourselfSet small goals for yourself If you can, put big decisions on holdIf you can, put big decisions on hold Make sure you eat and get Make sure you eat and get
nourishmentnourishment Mild exercise can helpMild exercise can help Seek out people you can trust when Seek out people you can trust when
you are readyyou are ready Let time heal youLet time heal you