Complicated Grief
The loss of a loved one can provoke a full range of painful emotions. It is normal for someone who has recently lost a loved one to experience sorrow, anger, fear, a combination of these, or something else entirely. This wide variety of reactions can make it difficult to gauge if a grieving person needs professional help or not.
Psychologists have recently begun to pay more attention to the phenomenon of complicated grief. It is always very difficult to get through the mourning period, but some people suffer so much that their health can be in danger. People experiencing complicated grief may experience physical symptoms, stop taking care of themselves, or even consider suicide.
If you have recently lost someone in a preventable accident, filing a legal claim could help you afford any assistance or treatment you may need. It can also provide the consolation of seeing the party responsible for your experience face consequences. To learn more, call the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.
The Symptoms
Complicated grief is similar to typical mourning; the important distinction is that mourning becomes easier with time, while complicated grief does not. If signs of grief such as the following have not subsided at all after six months or longer, it may be time to seek help:
- Constant, painful thoughts about the lost loved one
- Difficulty meeting regular obligations
- Feelings of hopelessness or having no purpose in life
- Inability to enjoy hobbies or time with others
- Any thoughts that you should not, or do not want to, live
Fortunately, talk therapy and the help of a support network have been effective in helping many people cope with this painful condition.
Contact a Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you have lost a member of your family because of another party’s reckless behavior, you could be eligible for compensation for your emotional pain and suffering. The Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. can help you decide the best plan of action for you. Contact us today at 610-667-7511.