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The 5 Stages. DenialAngerBargainingDepressionAcceptance. Denial. It is hard for our minds to accept that such a loss has taken place.
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1. Understanding the Stages of Grief
2. The 5 Stages
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
3. Denial It is hard for our minds to accept that such a loss has taken place.
“I can’t believe he’s gone”
4. Anger Having no control over our loss we react to our vulnerability with anger.
“They should have been able to do something!”
5. Bargaining We want to trade something we can do for the reversal of the loss.
“I’d do anything if only this didn’t happen”
6. Depression A feeling of hopelessness about the situation takes over.
“I miss him”
7. Acceptance We accept the reality of the situation and are able to move on with our lives.
“Yes, but we’ll be o.k.”
8. Symptoms Associated with Grief Insomnia, or
Increase in sleep
Loss of appetite
Chest or throat tightness
Weakness
Confusion
Lack of energy
Sighing
Loss of breath
Forgetful
Preoccupation with loss
Anxiety
9. What You Can Do Set small goals for yourself
If you can, put big decisions on hold
Make sure you eat and get nourishment
Mild exercise can help
Seek out people you can trust when you are ready
Let time heal you