Title: Grief: Physical Symptoms, Effects on Body, Duration of Process
Headings: What Is Normal Grieving, and What Are the Stages of Grief?
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What Is Normal Grieving, and What Are the Stages of Grief?
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What Are the Stages of Grief?

Content: This is a temporary way to deal with the rush of overwhelming emotion. It’s a defense mechanism. Anger: As reality sets in, you’re faced with the pain of your loss. You may feel frustrated and helpless. These feelings later turn into anger. You might direct it toward other people, a higher power, or life in general. To be angry with a loved one who died and left you alone is natural, too. Bargaining: During this stage, you dwell on what you could’ve done to prevent the loss.