Strong feelings of loss after the death of someone close; can also have additional physical, behavioral, and cognitive manifestations.

Many disparate feelings are a natural part of the grieving process; typically it's more than just sadness.

Research shows that people typically feel a wide range of emotions, regardless if the death was expected, or if their relationship with the deceased was complicated.

These include but are not limited to:

• Shock


• Confusion


• Disbelief


• Denial


• Sadness


• Depression


• Anger or general irritability


• Hypersensitivity


• Numbness


• Guilt


• Relief

Sometimes, grief and Mourning are used interchangeably.

However, Mourning typically refers to the outward expression of loss, whereas Grief refers more to internal thoughts and feelings.