What Stage of Grief Am I In Quiz

Takeaway: Navigating the grief process isn’t easy, and it can even be difficult to identify how you’re feeling on any given day. This grief test will help you better understand where you’re at in your journey and give guidance on how to keep moving forward.

If you're in the midst of grief, you know how overwhelming it can be. You might feel angry, confused, or have trouble accepting that whoever (or whatever) you lost is really gone. One day you might even feel okay then be hit with an intense wave of sadness.

It's important to know that this is all normal. Even though grief and loss are natural parts of life, they're still challenging, painful experiences. Whether you're on a roller coaster of emotions or feel totally numb, know that your grief is valid.

It's also normal to experience grief even after a non-death loss. Of course, losing a loved one is one of the most intense forms of loss, but losing a job, relationship, or sense of security can also activate feelings of grief.

While this quiz can't bring back what you lost, it can give you valuable insight into how you're feeling—and what to do about it.

How accurate is this grief test?

This is an informational quiz that can help you identify with a stage of grief based on Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' theory. It won't provide a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder, and it's not meant to be a replacement for meeting with a trained mental health professional.

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Carefully go through each section and pay attention to how you feel in response to each question. This will give you the most accurate picture of which stage of grief you might be in.

Reminder from a therapist

The grieving process isn't linear, and you can experience more than one emotion or "stage" of grief at once. All of these thoughts, emotions, and behaviors can be normal after you lose a person (or something else) that was important to you.

Remember, the stages of grief aren't a diagnosis. Grief is a natural part of any person's life, so having these emotions doesn't necessarily mean you have a mental health disorder.

However, if you're still having intense difficulties for a significant period of time after the loss, you may have developed prolonged grief disorder. We recommend consulting with a mental health professional if you think this could be the case.

Get support for navigating your grief.

While confusion, anger, sadness, and even joy can all be healthy parts of the grief, knowing this doesn't necessarily make the process easier.

Getting support in your grief can be incredibly healing. Whether you're struggling with prolonged grief disorder or simply want to process your loss, grief counseling can help.

At Vital Therapy, we take an in-depth approach to therapy to make space for all the different emotions and experiences that play a role in your grief journey. Since loss impacts people of all ages, we also offer grief counseling for the entire family. Our clinicians can help children, teens, college students, and adults navigate this difficult time.

If you'd like to learn more about how we can help, we invite you to reach out. We look forward to connecting with you.