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Some emotional effects of grief are
irritablity
numbness
detachment from others
Some physical effects are
Headaches
Fatigue
Muscle and chest pain

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Some short term effects of a death can be:

Lack of focus on activities
Moving away from peopel you were once close to
Preoccupation with death
Self doubt or hateread
Lack of happiness
Mood swings

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My question is how might loss and grief effect a persons life and idenitiy

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A lot of the time people are upset for a very long time. They may change. Some people have very negative side effects from the death of a person they love. Many people experience depresstion or ptsd (depending on situation). People may develop bad habits like drug addiction, excessive drinking or self harm. These are habit that are harmful and can really ruin a person.

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Everyone deals with some sort of grief and Everyone deals with grief differently. There are aways ways to help someone who is having a hard time. some ways to help someone are, talking to them or suggesting somone they should talk to. Helping them with tasks. Spending time with them or giving them space depending on how they feel. Just knwoing and understanding that loss effects everyone diffirently is the best thing you can do.

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My question was how might loss and grief effect aa persons whole life and identity. I think the answer is yes losing someone can greatly impact a person. When someone dies we find ways to coup. We may feel or act diffirently after the dealth of a loved one. Some talk to therapists or friends while others become more isolated or depressed and some may fall into bad habits like drug addiction and self harm. People will go through changes good and bad when someone dies. Some of these changes are temporary but others change a person forever. So in conculstion, While grief cannot not change your appearence it i think it can change you as a person. Stuff like your personality or emotions.

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/12/20/1056741090/grief-loss-holiday-brain-healing
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/grief-loss#:~:text=People%20might%20feel%20or%20act,they%20can%27t%20go%20on
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/grieving-dont-overlook-potential-side-effects-2019010415722
https://mygriefandloss.org/how-grief-changes-us#:~:text=Changes%20in%20sleep%2C%20eating%2C%20and,either%20by%20choice%20or%20circumstances
https://www.mhanational.org/bereavement-and-grief

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Overview

Losing a loved one is one of the most distressing and, unfortunately, common experiences people face. Most people experiencing normal grief and bereavement have a period of sorrow, numbness, and even guilt and anger. Gradually these feelings ease, and it's possible to accept loss and move forward.

For some people, feelings of loss are debilitating and don't improve even after time passes. This is known as complicated grief, sometimes called persistent complex bereavement disorder. In complicated grief, painful emotions are so long lasting and severe that you have trouble recovering from the loss and resuming your own life.

Different people follow different paths through the grieving experience. The order and timing of these phases may vary from person to person:

Accepting the reality of your loss

Allowing yourself to experience the pain of your loss

Adjusting to a new reality in which the deceased is no longer present

Having other relationships

These differences are normal. But if you're unable to move through these stages more than a year after the death of a loved one, you may have complicated grief. If so, seek treatment. It can help you come to terms with your loss and reclaim a sense of acceptance and peace.

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Symptoms

During the first few months after a loss, many signs and symptoms of normal grief are the same as those of complicated grief. However, while normal grief symptoms gradually start to fade over time, those of complicated grief linger or get worse. Complicated grief is like being in an ongoing, heightened state of mourning that keeps you from healing.

Signs and symptoms of complicated grief may include:

Intense sorrow, pain and rumination over the loss of your loved one

Focus on little else but your loved one's death

Extreme focus on reminders of the loved one or excessive avoidance of reminders

Intense and persistent longing or pining for the deceased

Problems accepting the death

Numbness or detachment

Bitterness about your loss

Feeling that life holds no meaning or purpose

Lack of trust in others

Inability to enjoy life or think back on positive experiences with your loved one

Complicated grief also may be indicated if you continue to:

Have trouble carrying out normal routines

Isolate from others and withdraw from social activities

Experience depression, deep sadness, guilt or self-blame

Believe that you did something wrong or could have prevented the death

Feel life isn't worth living without your loved one

Wish you had died along with your loved one

When to see a doctor

Contact your doctor or a mental health professional if you have intense grief and problems functioning that don't improve at least one year after the passing of your loved one.

If you have thoughts of suicide

At times, people with complicated grief may consider suicide. If you're thinking about suicide, talk to someone you trust. If you think you may act on suicidal feelings, call 911 or your local emergency services number right away. Or contact a suicide hotline. In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Or use the Lifeline Chat. Services are free and confidential.

Causes

It's not known what causes complicated grief. As with many mental health disorders, it may involve your environment, your personality, inherited traits and your body's natural chemical makeup.

Risk factors

Complicated grief occurs more often in females and with older age. Factors that may increase the risk of developing complicated grief include:

An unexpected or violent death, such as death from a car accident, or the murder or suicide of a loved one

Death of a child

Close or dependent relationship to the deceased person

Social isolation or loss of a support system or friendships

Past history of depression, separation anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Traumatic childhood experiences, such as abuse or neglect

Other major life stressors, such as major financial hardships

Complications

Complicated grief can affect you physically, mentally and socially. Without appropriate treatment, complications may include:

Depression

Suicidal thoughts or behaviors

Anxiety, including PTSD

Significant sleep disturbances

Increased risk of physical illness, such as heart disease, cancer or high blood pressure

Long-term difficulty with daily living, relationships or work activities

Alcohol, nicotine use or substance misuse

Prevention

It's not clear how to prevent complicated grief. Getting counseling soon after a loss may help, especially for people at increased risk of developing complicated grief. In addition, caregivers providing end-of-life care for a loved one may benefit from counseling and support to help prepare for death and its emotional aftermath.

Talking. Talking about your grief and allowing yourself to cry also can help prevent you from getting stuck in your sadness. As painful as it is, trust that in most cases, your pain will start to lift if you allow yourself to feel it.

Support. Family members, friends, social support groups and your faith community are all good options to help you work through your grief. You may be able to find a support group focused on a particular type of loss, such as the death of a spouse or a child. Ask your doctor to recommend local resources.

Bereavement counseling. Through early counseling after a loss, you can explore emotions surrounding your loss and learn healthy coping skills. This may help prevent negative thoughts and beliefs from gaining such a strong hold that they're difficult to overcome.

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Losing a loved one is one of the most distressing and, unfortunately, common experiences people face. Most people experiencing normal grief and bereavement have a period of sorrow, numbness, and even guilt and anger. Gradually these feelings ease, and it's possible to accept loss and move forward.

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Grief is a respnse to loss. Grief from the death of a loved one has no timeline. Some may get over loss quickly while for others it lasts a life time. This does not make one person stronger than another. While greif may last a while but it will not always be so hard to carry. Articles have said that while greif can last for a long time people will find ways to move on while still honouring the loved one.

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Long term effects may be:

Lack of desire to do anything
Depression
Increased risk of illness
Difficulty with day to day life
Suicidal thoughts

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How is This Question Connected to My Book?

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How is This Question Connected to My Book?

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This question is connected to my book You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao.  In the book Juile's boyfriend Sam dies. Juile has to deal with the grief of losing one of the most important people in her life. Juile thinks she has to go through the loss of Sam alone, until she calls and he picks up and they can speak if only for a little bit. This connects to my question because throughout the entire story Juile's whole life is turned upside down, She has to deal with people blaming her for Sam's death and is faced with the reality of being unable to make it out of the small town Sam died in . On top of Juile has to figure out life without a very important person in it. Which many people who have lost someone can relate too. When someone close to you dies, You may change in terms of who want to be around or what you want in your life. Losing someone like Juile did in my book can have big effects on your life and you as a person.