Table 4: Personal impact of grief6 .

PERSONAL IMPACT OF GRIEF
Physical reactions	Change in appetite – overeating/under-eating Change in sleep pattern – insomnia/hypersomnolence Somatising symptoms – headache/dyspepsia/hyperpnoea/palpitation/exaggeration of skin allergy, diabetes, hypertension
Behavioural reactions	Passive and withdrawn Irritability and aggressive behaviour Hyperactivity Self-doubts
Cognitive reactions	Reduced attention span Loss of concentration Loss of self-esteem and confidence Indecisiveness
Emotional reactions	Self-blame/guilt/resentment Denial/anger/bargaining/depression/acceptance Fear/anxiety/paranoia/sadness Helplessness/hopelessness/frustrations/desperation
Spiritual/Philosophical reactions	Challenge to one’s religious belief Anger towards God