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Definition of Grief

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Updated March 23, 2009

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Definition: Grief is an internal emotional response to loss. It has several components: physical, behavioral, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual. It is often described by those that have gone through it as a heaviness that isn’t easily lifted. It can sometimes be so pronounced that it affects a person’s physical self and can even mimic illnesses.

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