What are the physical and emotional signs and symptoms of grief?
The emotional and physical expressions of grief are often the most obvious part of mourning. Everyone expresses sadness and loss in different ways. There are some common characteristics, however, that occur when one is experiencing great loss and sadness.Crying, sorrow, and anger are common emotions when dealing with death. Often anger is misdirected causing conflicts with family members and marital relationships. Feelings of loneliness and desolation can be dangerous to some extent. If the living feel there is no point going on without their loved one, feelings of suicide can pre-occupy their thoughts. These desperate feelings need immediate intervention. It may be normal to think about death and feel left behind when someone close dies, but it can overcome all other emotions and lead to suicide.Appetite changes, eating more or much less, may occur. Sleep may increase or decrease to the point of exhaustion. Survivors may detach from all those around them, including surviving siblings
