What is Grief

Grief is the normal process of reacting to a loss. It is important to know that grief, and the mourning process that can help us get through it, can be complicated.  Emotional reactions can include: anger, guilt, sadness, anxiety, depression and usually a sense of numbness.  Physical reactions can also vary widely, resulting in either loss or increase of desire to: sleep, eat, have sexual contact, be active, socialize or to care for oneself.  Each person is very different in what he or she experiences and needs. The most traditional definition of grief refers to the death of a loved one.  Many other experiences can trigger a grief response including: the end of a job or career, moving from a familiar Read the Rest…