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THE GRIEVING PROCESS 
When
we experience a major loss, grief is the normal and natural way our
mind and body react. Everyone grieves differently. And at the same time
there are common patterns people tend to share.
For
example, someone experiencing grief usually moves through a series of
emotional stages, such as shock, numbness, guilt, anger and denial. And
physical responses are typical also. They can include: sleeplessness,
inability to eat or concentrate, lack of energy, and lack of interest
in activities previously enjoyed.
Time always plays an important role in the grieving process. As the
days, weeks and months go by, the person who is experiencing loss moves
through emotional and physical reactions that normally lead toward
acceptance, healing and getting on with life as fully as possible.
Sometimes a person can become overwhelmed or bogged down in the
grieving process. Serious losses are never easy to deal with, but
someone who is having trouble beginning to actively re-engage in life
after a few months should consider getting professional help. For
example, if continual depression or physical symptoms such as loss of
appetite, inability to sleep, or chronic lack of energy persists, it is
probably time to see a doctor.
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