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"normal reactions to pain and suffering"

Thoughts

  • disbelief
  • confusion
  • preoccupation with the death & the deceased
  • sense of presence
  • lack of concentration
  • lack of ability to organize & process intellectually
  • trouble remembering
  • difficulty making decisions

Feelings

  • shock, numbness
  • denial, disbelief
  • anxiety, fear, panic
  • loss, emptiness
  • loneliness
  • sadness, depression
  • loss of pleasure
  • hurt, frustration
  • helplessness
  • guilt, regret
  • disorganization
  • confusion
  • relief, emancipation
  • reconciliation
  • re-establishment
  • feeling crazy
  • explosive emotions: anger, hate, resentment, jealousy

Behaviors

  • absent-minded behavior
  • crying and sobbing
  • restlessness
  • inability to sit still
  • trying to stay busy
  • visiting places or carrying
  • treasuring objects
  • avoiding reminders
  • experiencing grief bursts
  • dreams of the deceased