The Distortion of Grief
According to the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, grieving the loss of a loved one can be considered depression after only two weeks. The implication that mourning should be fast and efficient is both disturbing and unnecessary.
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CHICAGO – How long does it take to mourn the death of a loved one? The question is peculiar, even mildly offensive. Recovery from bereavement is a personal process that varies significantly among individuals. While it could take months to surface, grief – in its many forms and at various levels of intensity – remains a natural response to loss.