Death is final. The questions may come up. Initially you may feel nothing. Combat veterans are often surprised to discover their wounds following an action. Accident victims may become aware of their own injuries after they have cared for others.
Men often describe their emotional feelings in physical terms.
It knocked the wind out of me. Insomnia Retreating socially Crying Dreams or nightmares Calling out the deceased s name Treasuring or avoiding momentos of the deceased Cognition seems to cause men the most difficulty. Some experiences may lead you to think you are going crazy . Your mind and heart are simply not ready to let go of the dead. In time, these sometimes confusing or frightening experiences will pass.