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