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Grief tends to mixed with trauma when a loss is sudden and unexpected- a fatal heart attack, an accident, a murder- or if its perceived as being outside the normal cycle of life, as in the death of a child. For example, someone who nurses a spouse through a long illness will grieve when the spouse passes, but the person who witnesses the sudden death of a spouse in a car accident will likely be traumatized as well. A sudden loss can be even more difficult to deal with if you dont have a socially recognized outlet for mourning, as may be the case with a miscarriage or stillbirth. While trauma always incorporates grief, the 2 states are very different in how you exprience them and what effect they can have on you. Grief is a normal reaction to loss, with its syptoms diminshing over time. Trauma is a disabling reaction that can block the grieving process, disrupt your life, and leave you psychologically vulnerable. If you are coping with a traumatic loss,you may want to think about turning to a counselor or other professional for help. |
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