Grief is the subjective state that follows loss. It is one of the most powerful emotional states. Grief affects all aspects of one's life. Most often, it is the response to loss of a loved one through death or separation. It may also follow the loss of something that is highly valued, such as a job, an object, or status.
People often have emotional, physical, and behavioral reactions to an irrevocable loss.
Unlike some cases of depression , grief usually lessens over time. The person may believe that he or she is also dying, or will soon die of the same cause as the loved one. continually hearing the voice of the dead person. In normal grieving, a person often hears the dead person's voice, but the episodes are brief and fleeting. It is normal, however, to deny certain aspects of death. Unresolved grief may contribute to higher rates of depression , anxiety, and other psychological disorders.