b"HOW TO ACHIEVE WELLNESS Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary to go through every stage to heal.In fact, some people resolve their grief without going through any of these steps.And if you go through these stages of grief, you probably won't experience them in a neat, sequential order, so don't worry about how youshouldfeel or what stage you're supposed to be in.E.Symptoms.Although loss affects people in different ways, many of us experience the following symptoms when we are grieving.Remember that almost everything you experience at the start of grief is normal, including feeling as if you're going crazy, having a bad dream, or questioning your religious or spiritual beliefs.1.Emotional symptoms: a.Shock and skepticism: immediately after a loss, it can be difficult to accept what has happened. Youmayfeelnumb,findithardtobelievethelossreally happened, or even deny the truth.If a pet or someone you love has died, for example, you can still expect them to show up, even though you know they're gone.b.Sadness:deepsadnessisprobablythemostuniversally experienced symptom of grief. You may have feelings of emptiness, despair, longing, or deep loneliness. You may also cry a lot or feel emotionally unstable.c.Guilt: you may regret or feel guilty about things you did or didn't say or do. You may also feel guilty about certain feelings.For example, feeling relieved when someone dies after a long and difficult illness. You may even feel guilty for not doing more to prevent your loss, even though it is completely out of your control. Germain Decelles325"