Grief and Anguish

Anguish is the state of being "upset, angry, bitter, humiliated, anxious or distressed." The emotional feeling of anger is usually accompanied by some sort of trauma or other event which has a deep meaning to the individual in question. Anger can also be felt physically or psychologically. This does not always mean the anger was intentionally intended. Many times anger arises from feelings of frustration and jealousy in an otherwise loving person. Sometimes, people get angry at things they shouldn't be angry at.


When suffering from any of these types of feelings, it's important to seek assistance. Because there are both physical and psychological components to anguish, the two should never be viewed as mutually exclusive problems. Both aspects are needed to be addressed when seeking healing and relief from your own pain and suffering.

Physical anguish and emotional suffering are just part of the whole grieving process. Guilt, anger, anxiety and sadness are also forms of anguish. Guilt, anxiety, and sadness are feelings that arise from believing or pretending that something is not right. The difficulty with this type of anguish stems from the fact that oftentimes, the real problem or cause of the problem is ourselves. In addition to these forms of anguish, we can experience depression, grief, anxiety, fear and phobias.

Depression, anxiety and despair are very common forms of anguish. While all three of these are very real feelings, they are often mistaken for signs of growing older or of having "old age." While all of these can occur, the distress they cause can often be prevented. It's important to explore the physical symptoms of each of these forms of anguish so that you can recognize them when they occur.

Depression is characterized by sadness and feelings of hopelessness. This usually accompanied by thoughts of death and suicide. Those who suffer from depression will often also experience feelings of guilt and will likely have trouble forgiving. The anguish of depression and the grief over death will frequently lead to a sense of woe (e.g., they feel that they are unloved, or that their lives are not complete).

Guilt and grief are closely related, but they are often experienced in different ways. Guilt over thoughts that may be true, while grief over something that has occurred will often bring feelings of discomfort and despair. Often, both of these types of anguish are also indicative of other underlying mental health issues, so it's wise to talk to both a psychiatrist and a psychologist if you are experiencing any of these feelings. Psychologists can help identify the cognitive and emotional patterns that cause your distress, and the psychiatrist can help you discover appropriate coping mechanisms.

Anguish and suffering are also related to other forms of grief. While one may be overjoyed over the death of a loved one, for instance, other people may be grieving for the loss of a job, health, or personal relationships. This is perhaps the most common example of how anguished and distressed we can get after we've experienced loss. It is important to remember, however, that just because you are overwhelmed with grief, this does not mean that you are not experiencing anguish over your losses. While the loss of your job may have been the impetus for your Anguished thoughts, it is not necessary for this thought to overwhelm you.

Anguish and suffering are closely related, but they are not necessarily identical. While a person suffering from extreme mental pain and anguish may experience intense feelings of grief over their losses, this person may also experience enjoyment at the same time. If a person is experiencing extreme pain and anguish over his loss of a loved one, he may enjoy thinking about his lost loved one, but he may also choose to enjoy the simple pleasures in life such as enjoying conversations with friends, going for a walk, having fun with family, and enjoying the simple pleasure of getting a tan. It is important, however, not to confuse these things with suffering, which is certainly a form of anguished feeling. While the latter is characterized by severe pain, the former is only mild to moderate.