Title: Death Shock: How to Recover When a Loved One Dies Suddenly | Psychology Today
Headings: Death Shock: How to Recover When a Loved One Dies Suddenly
Sean Grover L.C.S.W.
Death Shock: How to Recover When a Loved One Dies Suddenly
5 stages of grief and 5 ways to recover.
"How could this happen? It can't be true!"
A sudden death shatters our sense of security
Processing death: The five stages of grief
The road to recovery from loss
THE BASICS

Content: 3. Bargaining: In an attempt to ease the pain of your loss, you try to bargain with it. You may make sudden changes or promises, such as, "I'm going to be a better person." or "I'll honor his or her memory by changing my ways." But such grief-driven promises are hard to keep. Bargaining helps to soften your anger and is your first attempt to come to grips with the loss. 4. Depression: After passing through denial, anger, and bargaining, the painful reality of the situation sinks in.