Which of the following examples indicates an abnormal grief reaction?
a. keeping busy to distract from the pain of the loss
b. depressive symptoms 1 month after the loss
c. loss of appetite and weight loss
d. grieving with suicidal ideation
D
Grieving with suicidal ideations would indicate an abnormal grief reaction. In abnormal grieving, the individual experiences grief as overwhelming and resorts to maladaptive behaviors. There are four types of abnormal grief reactions: chronic grief, delayed grief, exaggerated grief, and masked grief. Loss of appetite and weight loss, depressive symptoms 1 month after the loss, and the attempt to keep busy are all normal grief reactions to a loss.
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