Often, widows and grieving parents will complain of being abandoned. This often happens when the deceased person is young and the loss seems so senseless. Some believers become angry with God and abandon their faith. However, others who previously did not believe, begin to do so. There can be a sense of unreality.
Memory is disrupted, as is concentration.
For those who like to be in control most of the time, these reactions are particularly troublesome. Confusion and irrational thinking are common for a period of time. Apathy or hyperactivity can also occur. However, this soon changes, and a rich array of emotions begins to surface. Classic grief emotions include sadness, yearning or craving for the lost person, anger and guilt.