We all have various methods to relieve sorrow and bereavement. Individuals who experience chronic grief usually become depressed, anxious, and may suffer various physical symptoms from a weak immune system to high blood pressure.
Chronic grief is common in people who delay the bereavement process.
Grieving the loss of someone who has committed suicide can also be especially difficult. It is not uncommon for the bereaved to feel guilt, shame and denial. It can also destroy an individual s willingness to trust others and form meaningful relationships. All cultures have various rituals to mourn the passing of a loved one. Mourning customs help to confirm social bonds, reorder personal relationships and establish a new identity for the bereaved.