Symptoms Of Anticipatory Grief

Conventional grief, the kind of grief that occurs after the loss of a loved one, or even loss of one’s dreams, is commonly discussed and understood.

Anticipatory grief is a lesser-known dimension of grief, something which occurs before death (or any great loss).

• Though anticipatory grief is a normal emotional process, if there is any difficulty in coping, one can seek the help of mental health professionals.
• Expressing oneself and letting out one’s emotions is extremely important, and it is dangerous to bottle them up.
• If you feel...

With anticipatory anxiety, you may spend many hours imagining the worst-case scenario.
Symptoms include:

• Difficulty concentrating
• Trouble managing emotions
• Emotional numbness
• Loss of interest in your usual hobbies
• Restlessness