Definition of GriefGrief: 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. Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2012
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