3. Bargaining
As the reality sets in the person may promise to change if the person or object can be returned
2. Anger
This is the "Why me?"
A person may become critical, demanding, or uncooperative
4. Depression
Marked by silence and withdrawal
5 Stages of Loss
1. Denial
A person cannot believe the loss has occurred
Emotional stages that both dying and grieving people go through, according to Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
The person comes to terms with the loss allowing the person to face reality in constructive ways
5. Acceptance