This anger May be expressed toward doctors or nurses, family, God, or Other religious figures. One may even be angry at the person Who died or left, for leaving them or for failing to try harder to be safe or healthy. Although we are sometimes taught to avoid anger, it is actually very important to acknowledge and express such emotion during the grieving process. People who keep anger inside may experience physical or stress-related problems later in life as a result of these stored feelings. These problems may include pain or other symptoms which cannot be explained physically.
Guilt is another common emotion that happens in the grieving Person.
One may believe that the death or loss could have Been prevented or the griever may struggle over things he or she felt should have been said or done before the loss happened. When the loss is due to the death of a loved one, some may feel guilty simply for being alive when someone else has died. Once the numbness has worn off, the reality of the Death usually begins to set in and depression and loneliness often begin after anger is felt. During this stage, the person may have very strong feelings of anxiety and despair. These feelings can affect a person's outlook on life, eating patterns and even result in the person withdrawing from friends and family.