Acknowledging Grief

It’s a normal part of life

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Grief is an emotion that no human is spared. We lose a loved one and spend the rest of our lives thinking about them when something familiar triggers them back to life.

This article will examine grief, its stages, and how we must learn to accept it as part of being alive.

Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural response to loss or from experiencing a traumatic event. Grief occurs in response to losing someone to death and drastic changes to daily routines or a way of life that was once comfortable but now lacks a sense of stability.

Some common grief reactions include:

· Anxiety

· Distress

· Anger

· Shock

· Disbelief

· Denial

· Sadness

· Loss of sleep

· Loss of appetite

We may experience grief due to a job loss, moving to a new location, and leaving friends behind. Whatever the cause of our grief, it leaves us uncertain and often dwelling on our inner world rather than interacting correctly with the outer world.

Grief and Relationships