Updated September 26, 2014.
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Definition:
Anticipatory grief is a grief reaction that occurs in anticipation of the death of a loved one. The symptoms of anticipatory grief are much like those that occur after a loved one actually dies, and include sadness and adjusting to changes in life without the presence of the other person.
Further Reading:
Written or reviewed by a board-certified physician. See About.com's Medical Review Board.
Definition:
Anticipatory grief is a grief reaction that occurs in anticipation of the death of a loved one. The symptoms of anticipatory grief are much like those that occur after a loved one actually dies, and include sadness and adjusting to changes in life without the presence of the other person.
Further Reading:
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