Common Reactions to Grief

BY JENNY MIDENCE-BLASZCZYK

When experiencing grief you could find yourself having reactions in unique ways that may feel foreign to you. While most common reactions are considered normal, unexpected, seemingly uncontrollable emotional and/or physical reactions that can be disconcerting are also normal. 

Common reactions to grief:

1. You may cry for no apparent reason.

2. Your mood changes quickly. You may feel intense sadness one moment and guilty,

angry or numb the next.

3. You can’t believe this change has occurred. You deny that your life has changed, or

temporarily forget the loss has occurred.

4. Your mind is so distracted that you may: be unable to concentrate on reading

material; lose your train of thought in the middle of a sentence; walk into a room

and forget why; lose things or forget appointments. 

Grieving is a normal human process. When you lose someone or something you care about, it is painful. Therapy can help you to navigate your grief by supporting you in identifying your experience, exploring your loss, and creating plans to reduce the pain associated with the loss.

About the author

Jenny Midence-Blaszczyk is a therapist in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Jenny supports people who are struggling with grief, loss, and/or trauma. To read more about Jenny click here.

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