Grief does not mean that you will only be sad. Grief is a “whole person” experience, and you probably will notice it affecting most, or all, areas of your life.
It’s a myth that sadness is the only emotion you will experience. There are a great many other feelings that can come with the loss of a loved one.
feelings that you may have could include:
- anxiety
- helplessness
- feeling overwhelmed
- fear
- longing for your loved one
- anger
- impatience
- guilt
- depression
- frustration
- loneliness
- feelings of unreality
- abandonment
- fear of going crazy
- relief
- disbelief
- confusion
- impaired concentration
- disorganization
- feelings of unreality
- numbness
- obsession with your loved one
- tension
- avoidance of things associated with the death
- intrusive thoughts and flashbacks
- spiritual distress
- impaired concentration
- restlessness or agitation
- a sense of meaninglessness
