There are many signs and symptoms that can indicate the need for grief counseling. While these signs can vary significantly from one person to the next, they typically include: ⦁ Suicidal thoughts ⦁ Persistent feelings of depression ⦁ Ongoing symptoms of distress, such as: ⦁ crying ⦁ insomnia ⦁ loss of appetite ⦁ increased irritability and anger ⦁ panic attacks ⦁ Struggling to complete everyday tasks ⦁ Failure to accept the loss of a loved one or the unwillingness to believe that they are gone ⦁ Visiting familiar places in hopes of seeing a lost loved one there ⦁ Avoiding locations and situations that conjure memories of the loss ⦁ Abusing substances, like alcohol or drugs ⦁ Engaging in addictive behaviors, like gambling ⦁ Others have expressed concern ⦁ Withdrawing from and avoiding social interaction ⦁ No or minimal support system ⦁ Suffering from unexplained illnesses ⦁ Experienced multiple losses in a short period ⦁ Feeling bereavement ⦁ Plagued with intrusive thoughts