At first, you may experience grief spasms and find yourself crying as if you cannot stop. Take heart, for this phase will pass. The spasms gradually will become farther apart. You may have panic attacks, or you may fear for your own life or the lives of other family members and friends. You may be restless and find it difficult to concentrate on anything.
Sleep disturbance are also common.
You may experience difficulty falling asleep at night, or you may have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning to face another day. Depression As the reality of your loss sinks in, depression may not be far behind. The world may seem to lose meaning for you. Activities you once enjoyed may now seem like a burden. You may feel as if there is little point in going on, or you may want to avoid contact with others.