“My mom was there for me my whole life. “I dedicated my life to working for that company, and they let me go without warning!”. “She will wake up tomorrow, realize this is the biggest mistake she has ever made, and come running back to me for forgiveness.”. “If only I could see and talk to him one more time.”. Denial gives you time to understand what has happened and slowly adjust to the new present.įeelings that may accompany the shock and denial phase of grief include:Įxamples of the shock and denial stage of grief include: Denial is a defense mechanism to help cope with a difficult loss. 4 It occurs when you try to process a loss that seems unimaginable and feels unacceptable. Shock acts as the brain’s self-defense system, and many times can cause someone to deny what has happened. Shock is the initial phase when learning about the death of a loved one or other significant loss. Here is the model for the seven stages of grief: 1. 
2 Other grief experts report frequent looping back and forth between stages.
Grief is not a linear, standard process and it can vary from person to person, but this model helps gauge your grief process expectations.
These seven stages are not necessarily in order and may occur more than once.
Emotional changes: Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, sadness, numbness, fear, guilt, anger and anxiety. Behavioral changes: Increased frustrated and angry episodes, increased isolation,inability to sleep or sleeping much more, inability to concentrate. Physical changes: Lack of energy, loss of appetite, headaches, body tension, digestive issues. The uncertainty of these symptoms in conjunction with a major loss can make you feel disoriented, confused, and off balance. These symptoms may be new to people and it is important to understand their connection to grief. The onset of grief brings with it a host of complex feelings, behavioral changes, and physical symptoms.
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