Mourning; Grieving; Bereavement
There can be five stages of grief. These reactions might not occur in a specific order, and can (at times) occur together. Not everyone experiences all of these emotions:
People who are grieving may have crying spells, some trouble sleeping, and lack of productivity at work.
The doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms, including sleep and appetite. Symptoms that last for a while may lead to clinical depression.
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