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Understanding the Stages of Grief

The 5 Stages. DenialAngerBargainingDepressionAcceptance. Denial. It is hard for our minds to accept that such a loss has taken place.

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Understanding the Stages of Grief

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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

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