Denial - Where the person refuses to accept what has happened. They continue to deny that they have lost their loved one forever and pretend that everything is how is was before their loss.
Anger - The person may blame other people for their loss and become increasingly agitated. There may also be strong emotional outbursts of rage where objects are thrown around or smashing of mirrors and photo frames to try and get over the loss.
Bargaining - With either themselves or with God. We try to take away the reality of what has happened and so we try to make a deal to rewind everything back to how it used to be.
Depression - Often the most difficult stage of bereavement to deal with and one that most people will go through. The person may feel dazed and confused along with a feeling of numbness. They may also burst into tears at any given time due to the overwhelming emotions. Other people may feel the need for an attempt so suicide because the are without the person.
Acceptance - When the individual realises that they must carry on without that person no matter what happens and that they aren't coming back. Energy and goals will return to the person and they try and carry on with their lives.
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