The impact of the loss of a loved one or friend can be devastating. Individuals who experience the loss of a relationship through either a sudden death or a death following a longer illness may experience many different symptoms. Emotionally, common reactions to death include sadness, anger, guilt, loneliness, and shock. An individual may also notice physical symptoms including fatigue, weakness, and hypersensitivity. It is also not uncommon for an individual's sleeping and eating pattern to change during a period of grieving.
Individuals sometimes withdraw from others socially and find little joy in daily activities.
Many individuals recover from these symptoms in a short period of time. Therapy can help individuals with either short or long term symptom patterns. Treatment aids in understanding of the loss and eases the life changes as a result of the event. Additionally, therapy can also provide support for the individual who recently experienced the loss. Treatment with SRIs.