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Examples Of Complicated Grief

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In the end of the west side story Maria is experiencing extreme grief. Most people would say that she is alive but she is dead on the inside. Even though she is still living she is no longer able to feel happiness, love, or comfort on the same level as she did before. Grief in many cases can become a serious issue. Many individuals are not sure how they can cope with such loss. 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 as time elapses . Complicated grief is like being in an ongoing, heightened state of mourning that keeps you from healing.
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