Of Loss, Grief and Bereavement

Just something I learnt lately and after watching Grey's Anatomy...and i'm not being EMO

So whats the difference between loss, grief and bereavement:

The feeling of loss comes when you have lost something you have placed value in. Exp: Handphone, wallet, etc
and
because of that, an emotion called grief which is a normal and dynamic process which will fill you up in response to the loss
then
you will go through bereavement which is the period after you experience grief (mourning) where you experience anger, sadness..etc
until
you find something to place value again...you are not really out of it...=)


more on grief>>

According Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross there are -

5 Stages Of Grief

Denial and Isolation
At first, we tend to deny the loss has taken place, and may withdraw from our usual social contacts. This stage may last a few moments, or longer.

Anger
The grieving person may then be furious at the person who inflicted the hurt (even if she's dead), or at the world, for letting it happen. He may be angry with himself for letting the event take place, even if, realistically, nothing could have stopped it.

Bargaining
Now the grieving person may make bargains with God, asking, "If I do this, will you take away the loss?"

Depression
The person feels numb, although anger and sadness may remain underneath.

Acceptance
This is when the anger, sadness and mourning have tapered off. The person simply accepts the reality of the loss.