depression symptoms grieving stages

When I studied the psychology of grieving process at uni, studies showed most grieving people exhibited symptoms that could be classified under major depression. It is natural to feel like that after such a loss. However if you continue to feel this badly for an extended period of time then you should obviously get treatment. People go on about stages, and there is truth in that but the grieving process is so individual, there is no set rule as to how long it will take to feel 'better'.

Depression results because of the extreme loss someone feels and is absolutely normal process of grieving. Google the steps of grieving and allow the person you are trying to help lead the way. This is a process that cannot be interrupted and it has to play out. If depression levels are dangerous to the point of loss of health, persuade them to go to a doc for medication to balance them out a little. Other than that, just be there.

Having to be on a respirator and immobile would have left her susceptible to infections, skin breakdown , contractures, depression... even with the best of care.

Well, breakups are definitely rough. There's no easy way to get through it...it's a grieving process like any other loss, and you have to allow yourself to go through the stages, you will feel sadness, anger, disbelief/denial...and eventually acceptance, which will allow you to finally move on. The best thing you could do is to keep yourself busy...surround yourself with positive and supporrtive people, ignore the urge to self medicate with alcohol or drugs..

What can I do help my grieving 3 year chocolate lab? A week ago today out 12 year old pitbull passed away and out 3 year chocolate lab is very sad and does not want to be left alone, we take almost everywhere, any advice?

Trying to cope with depression from stopping pills.Its so hard to get out of bed on my days off or get much acccomplished. It hard to see all the tests & meds for tests my husband has to do for his cancer. Went to Dr today & got AD ( wellbutrin). Has anyone tried this & did it help? Sorry to keep posting but its the only thing that helps. I just wish I would wake up & he would be fine.Is it normal to be this depressed? I was'nt this bad when my parents died.

Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. The length of the process is all circumstantial, none the less, we all must deal but we can all learn acceptance. All 5 stages are just as important as the others, I've learned this myself, I've grown as a person and I will never be the same. With all this pain, I have come to love, I have come to understand and appreciate everything and everyone.

Grief is a feeling of loss related to a particular event or situation. Grief can lead to depression in susceptible people, but generally when grieving there are things that are still enjoyable that one can do to take their mind off the pain. In depression, it's hard to find enjoyment in anything, even things that once were fun. It's important when grieving to do things that you enjoy, even if they also bring sadness (for instance, things that remind you of your lost loved one).

i see very definite signs of depression, but i am also seeing physical symptoms. can depression manifest physical symptoms of treatable ailments such as frequent colds, or sinusiits? he has never been one to be "whiny" when he's sick, or just lay around and do nothing, but lately this is exactly what he does!! NOTHING! poor appetite, poor sleep habits, etc. and all i have been able to do is let him "ail" and treat the symptoms of these "illnesses".

Well, it's completely understandable that you would be feeling depressed! That's an awful lot of loss to experience in such a short time! Have you ever had trouble with depression prior to this? You said you're on meds..what do you take, and how long have you been on them? My advice is to seek out some therapy to help you sort through these feelings. The grief process takes a while, and everyone handles loss differently.

//grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/ 1) Denial 2) Anger 3) Bargaining 4) Depression 5) Acceptance Hope this helps.

Well, its a bad drug to get off of...horrible withdrawal symptoms...(I already have a few people on the forums here trying to help me get off .25 dose after 3 months) taking it I had no symptoms, except for tireness but I would recommend you google it for more information, the longer you stay on it the worse it will affect you when you get off Withdrawal symptoms: Severe sleep loss, feels like you don't sleep, wake up crying and anxious with severe head pressure...

If your symptoms are severe then depression can be diagnosed within the two week period. My personal opinion is that you should see a doctor (maybe urgently). A doctor will be able to differentiate a physical problem from a mental one. It's really hard to tell over the net and with no medical experience. It could be stress-related or it could be something else. Best to get it checked out.

s about it. She wrote me a prescription for an anti-depressant and told me that grieving and depression are two separate things. She said the grieving process would just take time to get through. I waited for a bit before filling the prescription, but I decided to start taking it. I'm glad that I did, because it has helped. I don't know what your religious beliefs are, but another option is to talk to a pastor.

However I do suggest maybe looking in to some grieving support groups in your area or maybe even speaking with a grief councillor. My husband lost his mother at the beginning of my pregnancy and he is still grieving but is going through the stages and things are getting easier. It takes time ..... just surround urself with ppl u love.

have had a busy week so far,productive I think. Went to primary Dr. and got alittle help for depression, mood swings what ever the frig I have. Yeah...another pill to take. Thank god for pill organizers. I appear to be alittle forgetful these day's. Had my first blood work done yesterday (since I started treatment) I see my HCV Dr. on friday for the first time since treatment started. Interested in seeing what my report card has to say.

Is there a time limit that I should be on when it comes to grieving for her because the loss is as hard now as it was when it she left this world. Her "departure" was peaceful but her life had been turned upside down not only by her disease but by her husband and son. She gave them everything she could yet they were not there for her when she needed them and died with a broken heart. Is that one of the reasons I can't seem to let her go?

I do not get all of these symptoms at once but they are definitely present when I am feeling anxious. Lately, the pains in my arms have been most significant---my doctor tells me that body aches and pains are associated with anxiety. Since my grandmother's death I have been suffering from nightmares and my husband tells me that I sometimes scream in my sleep. I noticed that her death has triggered a new set of feelings and fears.

Lots of us suffer a high degree of fatigue, and many also struggle with varying amounts of depression, but having a high degree of both can be really dangerous. Please be sure that the depression is worked on right away. Even if it is a side effect of having been illl for a long time you really can't just hope to cure it by treating the underlying illness.

Oh sweetie....i don't think it's the antibiotic that is causing your sadness. You are grieving and being sad is part of the process. I'm sure you're days are filled with confusion, stress, sadness and anxiety, so of course it will come out in your dreams. And anger is part of the grieving process. What you are going through is perfectly normal. I promise you in time you will feel better.

There could be deep stressors in that experience that is triggering your depression. The best way to determine if this is truly depression (i.e., brain chemistry), you should see a psychologist or a psychiatrist. They have certain tests that can pinpoint a depression.... In any case, it may not be a bad idea to talk to someone like a therapist....

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