Definition of Grief

1. The Grief and Mourning Quiz

Grief: The normal process of reacting to a loss. The loss may be physical (such as a death), social (such as divorce), or occupational (such as a job). Emotional reactions of grief can include anger, guilt, anxiety, sadness, and despair. Physical reactions of grief can include sleeping problems, changes in appetite, physical problems, or illness.

See also: Anticipatory grief; Complicated grief; Grief therapy; Unresolved grief.