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Physical and mental reactions:
- Sleep disturbances/dreams
- Weight and appetite changes
- Weakness and fatigue
- Deep sighing
- Decreased resistance to illness
- Restlessness/impatience
- Rapid heart beat
- Increased blood pressure
- Tightness in chest
- Difficulty swallowing
- Pit in stomach
- Decision-making impaired
- Concentration difficulties
- Forgetfulness
Behavioral reactions:
- Crying
- Preoccupation
- Apathy regarding activities
- Decreased activity
- Detachment from surroundings
- Disorientation to time and place
- Withdrawal from friends
- Seeking solitude
Emotional reactions:
- Shock
- Disbelief
- Numbness
- Confusion
- Sadness/depression
- Guilt
- Yearning/loneliness
- Fears/anxiety
- Feeling of being lost
- Anger
Spiritual reactions:
- Re-evaluation of beliefs
- Anger at God
- Distance/closeness with God
- Difficulty attending place of worship
Common reactions to grief |
What is most helpful as we grieve? |
Living with grief - myths and realities
Grief Support Services |
Local Grief Support Groups
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