Get Through Losing Someone

Grief

Also called Bereavement, Grieving, Losing someone close, Death of a parent

3 min plan38 min with every studyUpdated Sep 28, 2026

Who it's forA man who lost someone close, months ago, and still cannot sleep, work or get back to his life.

When to see a doctor

New or worse dark thoughts, agitation or anxiety after starting an antidepressant or changing the dose: call the doctor right away.
Symptoms of prolonged grief: sadness or guilt that is not easing as the months go by, not being able to return to everyday life, or suicidal thoughts. See your doctor.
Low mood for more than 2 weeks, struggling to cope, not eating or sleeping, or what you are trying yourself is not helping: see your doctor.
Drinking heavily or using drugs since the death: tell the doctor. If you drink every day and get withdrawal symptoms, get medical help before you stop.
A traumatic or sudden death, one you saw or heard about: flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive images or avoiding every reminder can be PTSD. See your doctor. It has its own treatment.
Grief that has not eased after six months or more, that stops you working or living, or after a sudden or violent death: see your doctor soon. Stuck grief is treatable, and your doctor can point you to specialist grief care.

I am not a doctor. This is not medical advice. This is self-education. Every dose on this page is the one a trial or a label used, quoted from the source. It is not a prescription.