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. 2012 Jun;14(2):119–128. doi: 10.31887/DCNS.2012.14.2/mshear

TABLE II. Difference between grief and depression.

Major depression Acute grief
Pervasive loss of interest or pleasure Loss of interest or pleasure related to missing loved me
Pervasive dysphoric mood accross situations Pangs of emotion triggered by reminders of loss
Preoccupation with low self esteem; general sense of guilt or shame Preoccupation with the deceased; guilt and self blame
General withdrawal from activities and people Avoidance of activities, situations and people because of the death
Intrusive images are not prominent Intrusive images of the deceased are common
Yearning and longing not usually seen Yearning and longing are frequent