significant part in their lives may now start to question their faith following the death of a loved one due to underage drinking. You may have been told that your loved one’s death was God’s will; you may have been told you should forgive. Working through issues of faith may take time and can be another difficult compo- nent of grief and sometimes touching base with those connected with your faith can also add to the frustration or bring strength. Because each person’s experience is so different, surround yourself with the support that you need at the portant to know, however, that more serious psychologi- cal complications can develop over time, this is called complicated grief. When normal grief reactions become more serious and start interfering with your abilities to function both physically and emotionally it may be time to seek help. time that you need it. Complicated Grief After the death of a loved one due to an unfore- seen tragedy, grief reactions such as sadness, anxiety, anger, and fear are normal. It’s im- Some of the disorders that can naturally occur after a traumatic death include clinical depres- sion, and anxiety disorders, including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Clinical Depression When people are exposed to a traumatic event, they frequently suffer psychological
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