Grief & Loss

Grief is a normal part of coping with a loss, but for some people, it can be far more serious. In some situations, normal grief can lead to a grief disorder, which can require professional help to overcome. Prolonged grief disorder affects some people more frequently than others and is usually diagnosed after 6 months of grieving. Those suffering from complicated grief are in the same type of emotional pain months after an event as they were the day the trauma occurred.

Symptoms of Grief

Situations That Can Cause Grief

Typical events:

Someone you know and love dies
Someone you know is killed
Someone you know has a major life trauma that forever changes them
You have a major life trauma that forever changes you
Losing items that are important to you (losing a home, heirlooms, etc)
Going through a break up
Losing an important friendship
Loss of a pet
Loss of a job
Loss of a personal dream

Typical Symptoms

Grief looks different for everyone, but there are themes that are observed in many grieving people. You may experience:

Crying Spells
Isolation
Increased irritability
Numbness
Bitterness
Detachment
Preoccupation with loss
Inability to show or experience joy
Digestive problems
Fatigue
Headaches
Chest pain
Sore muscles

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