dhered to for an abnormally long time. It is also necessary to be aware that each person experiences the process in a different way. In the experience of grief, it is therefore also important to have a deep understanding of oneself and one's specific needs when grieving. It is important to always maintain a balance between the need to grieve and the need to move on with one's own life in an effective and proactive way. Grief is therefore a process that needs to be recognized, understood, accepted and worked through (Nix).
             Nix suggests several symptoms of grief that can be used to determine the process. The first recognition is of course an element of loss, where the logical consequence would be grief. The specific symptoms mentioned by Nix include a sense of being drained of physical energy, a loss of emotional control, loss of appetite, susceptibility to illness, and a tendency to cry too much or not at all, among others. Some of the more negative symptoms include an indulgence in addictions such as drinking or drugs, a loss of interest in elements of daily life such as work, the house, or one's physical appearance and hygiene. In extreme cases, severe depression and nihilism may be the result. In these cases, Nix suggests that it is important to seek professional help.
             She also states however that there are proactive steps that the sufferer can take to work effectively through the grieving process. Recognizing the specific manifestations and symptoms of grief is the first step.
             Nix cites Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, whose work in the field of grief in terms of death specifically resulted in an identification of the five stages of grief. Nix emphasizes that the stages do not necessarily occur in a specific order, and they are often experienced more than once, or indeed the sufferer may be in more than one stage at a time.
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