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Understanding Grief: Types, Stages, and Coping Mechanisms
TLDR Animals, including elephants and chimpanzees, show signs of grieving, but there are differing opinions among scientists about whether or not they are actually grieving. There are three types of normal grief: anticipatory grief, unanticipated grief, and ambiguous grief, each with their own unique challenges and experiences.
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An elephant named Dominie at the Prince of Wales Zoo in India experienced extreme grief and refused to eat or drink after her pregnant friend, Chumpakali, died during childbirth.
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Animals, including elephants and chimpanzees, show signs of grieving, but there are differing opinions among scientists about whether or not they are actually grieving.
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There are three types of normal grief: anticipatory grief, unanticipated grief, and ambiguous grief, each with their own unique challenges and experiences.
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The stages of grief include anger, bargaining, and depression, with depression being a tricky stage that can potentially lead to a longer period of being stuck in that stage if the person was already depressed prior to the loss.
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The stages of grief can vary widely from person to person, with some experiencing a W-shaped pattern of emotions and others oscillating between highs and lows, but overall it seems that people tend to emerge from grief within a timeframe of six months to three years.
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To deal with grief, it is important to avoid drugs and alcohol, take care of yourself by eating right and exercising, and engage in activities that remind you of positive memories of the deceased.
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If you experience complicated grief, which is characterized by disruptions in your life for several months and difficulty sleeping, eating, and focusing, it is recommended to seek professional help.
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Grief can become complicated when it is caused by the death of a child or someone you are codependent on, and trauma can be a result of grief when it feels unreal and terrifying, with the most common emotion being terror.
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The hosts read out thank yous to fans who have sent them various gifts and tokens of appreciation.
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The hosts thank fans for sending them various gifts, including chocolates, books, postcards, wallets, and artwork.
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