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Additional names
This group contains additional names: - Grief - Complicated grief
General
Bereavement or grieving is an individual process for each person. Complicated grief may be considered when the intensity of grief has not decreased in few months after the person's death. Determining when normal grief becomes complicated grief can be difficult.
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Signs & symptoms
Symptoms of complicated grief may include: - Intense sorrow and pain - Lack of Focus on anything but your loved one's death - Intense and persistent longing for the deceased - Problems accepting the death
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of complicated bereavement or grief may be considered when the intensity of grief have not decreased in few months after your loved one's demise.
Treatment
In some cases, complicated grief may resolved spontaneously. In other cases, a treatment such as psychotherapy of medications may be needed.
Note
☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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