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Google. 12 tips on starting a new relationship - NetDoctor.co.uk - The UK's leading independent health website. 12 common relationship mistakes - NetDoctor.co.uk - The UK's leading independent health website. Stages Of The Loss Process. If you are going through the grieving process, you can expect to go through certain emotional stages. Typically, grief occurs as a response to the loss of a loved one or to a serious personal injury or illness that you might be going through. It can also manifest itself after a relationship has ended or after a significant life change. Because of individual differences, the stages of grief may not always happen in the exact same way or in the same order. Knowing the emotional responses that are common, however, can help prepare you to navigate through the process without developing long-term issues. Denial and anger usually occur early on in the grieving process. In the cycle of dealing with grief, bargaining can occur before or after a loss.

A psychological side effect of loss is depression. Accepting the loss is the final stage, and it indicates that you have come to the end of the mourning period. Jamesjmessina.com.