Neurology Edited by Professor Emeritus Desire' Dubounet, IMUNE

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICSSubjectiveExpression of distress at potential loss [anger]SorrowDenial of potential lossGuiltChoked feelingsObjectivePotential loss of significant objectAlterations in activity levelChanges is eating habitsAlterations in sleep patternsAltered libidoAltered communication patterns[Altered affect]________________________________________________________________________________________________GIEVING, DYSFUNCTIONAL_____________________________________________________________________ Diagnostic Division: Emotional ReactionsDefinition: [Delayed or exaggerated response to a perceived, actual or potential loss,]SUPPORTING DATAETIOLOGYActual or perceived object loss (object loss in used in the broadest sense). Objects include people, possessions, ajob, status, home, ideals, parts and processed of the body, etc.Thwarted grieving response to a lossLack of resolution of previous grieving responseAbsence of anticipatory grievingChronic fatal illnessLoss of significant others, physiopsychosocial well-being; personal possessionsDEFINING CHARACTERISTICSSubjectiveVerbal expression of distress at lossExpression of unresolved issuesIdealization of lost objectDenial of lossAngerAlterations in: eating habits, sleep and dream patterns, activity levels, libidoReliving of past experiencesExpression of guiltSadness