Symptoms of suffering a personal loss

·        WOW did this hit home.   In some way it validates that maybe I am not as crazy as I thought.

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I came across this list of symptoms many people share after suffering personal loss:

·         Feels physically drained - Yes

·         Can't sleep at night - Yes

·         Forgetful and unable to think clearly -Yes

·         Noticeable change in appetite -Yes

·         Physical distress such as chest pains, headaches or nausea – not for me

·         Stays extremely busy to avoid thinking about his or her grief – OH Yes!

·         Eats, drinks watches television, etc. excessively – OH Yes!

·         Participates in harmful activities – not for me

·         Senses or dreams about the deceased -  Yes

·         Becomes withdrawn, lonely and apathetic - Yes

·         Frequent sighing and crying – Yes

There have been so many  ups and downs!!!!