Cancer and Bereavement: Coping with Loss and Grief

Bereavement is the term used to describe the emotional response to the death of a loved one.

Indifference is not a common symptom of grief. Sadness, anger, and guilt are more common.

Grieving is the process of coming to terms with the death of a loved one.

Drinking alcohol is not a helpful coping mechanism for dealing with grief.

Apathy is the feeling of emptiness and longing that often accompanies grief.

Increased energy is not a common physical symptom of grief.

Acceptance is the stage of grief in which the bereaved person begins to accept the reality of the loss.

Telling someone to 'get over it' is not a helpful way to support them during their grief.

Anger is the stage of grief in which the bereaved person feels intense anger and resentment.

Happiness is not a common emotional symptom of grief.

Bargaining is the stage of grief in which the bereaved person tries to make deals with God or a higher power in order to change the outcome of the death.

Increased creativity is not a common cognitive symptom of grief.

Depression is the stage of grief in which the bereaved person feels deep sadness and despair.

Isolating yourself from others is not a helpful way to cope with grief.

Acceptance is the stage of grief in which the bereaved person begins to move on with their life and find new meaning.