Grief/Loss Unresolved
Behavioral Definitions

• Thoughts dominated by loss coupled with poor concentration, tearful spells, and confusion about the future
• Serial losses in life (i.e.; deaths, divorces, jobs) that led to depression and discouragement
• Strong emotional response exhibited when losses are discussed
• Lack of appetite, weight loss, and/or insomnia as well as other depression signs that occurred  since the loss
• Feelings of guilt that not enough was done for the lost significant other, or an unreasonable belief of having contributed to the death of the significant other
• Avoidance of talking on anything more than a superficial level about the loss
• Loss of a positive support network due to a geographic move

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