Stages of grief

How is it determined and who is to say how grief is supposed to work? In the published 1969 book On Death and Dying by the famous by far Kubler-Ross. She discusses her theory of The 5 stages of Grief as:

1. Denial

2. Anger

3. Bargaining

4. Depression

5. Acceptance

Symptoms of Grief

Grief symptoms vary depending on the person, their relationship and nature 

of the loss, and any other physical, emotional, 

and situational factors all play a part with 

their grief.

Primarily, symptoms are shown emotionally and also physically.

Emotional Symptoms

May include:

* Sadness

* Numbness

* Anger

* Shock or disbelief

* Inability to stop crying

* Fear & Worry

* Guilt

* Relief (and guilt for feeling relief)

* Irritability 

Physical Symptoms 

Can include

* Increased blood pressure

* Heart palpitations

* Sleeplessness

* Headaches & nausea

* Appetite & weight changes

* Tiredness/fatigue

* Weakened immune system 

**On a personal note, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms or any other symptoms that you feel are out of character, please please please seek medical help! It is so important that you take care of yourself during these hard times.