Symptoms of Grief

These are all normal things that people experience following the death of a loved one - normal and temporary!

Note: Please check with your physician about any disturbing/painful symptoms you may have.

Physical

No appetite or always eating
Feeling exhausted all the time
Can't sleep or sleeping more than usual
Stomach ache and/or other digestive issues
Tightness in throat, chest, other places in the body
Headaches
Crying

Emotional

Sorrow
Despair
Anger
Guilt
Frustration
Relief
Hopelessness
Anxiety
Panic

Social

Desire to be left alone
Change in friendships
"Normal" things/conversations seem meaningless
Avoidance of social gatherings

Cognitive

Confusion
Difficulties with memory
Decision-making is challenging and/or impaired
Disbelief
Nightmares and/or very vivid dreams
Thoughts of being or going crazy
Lack of motivation

Spiritual

Sense that nothing matters
Changes in religious/spiritual beliefs
Questioning
Anger at God