Bereavement and Loss

Common Experiences

Common thoughts and feelings

Feeling sad, numb, shocked, angry, guilty, or overwhelmed

Missing the person, place, role, relationship, or life you have lost

Finding grief comes in waves, sometimes when you least expect it

Feeling disconnected from others or unsure how to talk about what has happened

Questioning what life looks like now or how to move forward

Physical signs

Tiredness, heaviness, or low energy

Changes in sleep, such as struggling to sleep or sleeping more than usual

Changes in appetite or difficulty looking after yourself

Tightness in the chest, aches, restlessness, or feeling physically unsettled

Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, or managing everyday tasks

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