Grief Quiz — Check Bereavement Support Needs
Answer 10 questions about grief waves, sleep, guilt, reminders, connection, and daily functioning after loss.
This is not a clinical diagnosis. If you feel unsafe or at risk of harming yourself, contact urgent local crisis support now.
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Emotional Waves
How often do grief waves feel overwhelming, sudden, or hard to settle after they arrive?
How often do sadness, anger, numbness, guilt, or longing feel difficult to make room for?
Sleep & Body
How often has grief affected your sleep, appetite, energy, breathing, or physical tension?
How often do certain times of day, dates, rooms, objects, songs, smells, or routines trigger a strong body response?
Guilt & Rumination
How often do you replay what happened, what was said, what was not said, or what you wish had been different?
How often do you feel caught between wanting relief and feeling guilty for wanting life to feel lighter?
Connection
How often do you withdraw from people, avoid messages, or feel that others do not understand your grief?
How often do you feel pressure to be “better”, “over it”, or more functional than you actually feel?
Daily Functioning
How often does grief make work, family responsibilities, decisions, appointments, or daily routines harder to manage?
How much do reminders of the loss shape where you go, what you avoid, or how safe daily life feels?
This quiz is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a diagnosis. If grief feels unbearable, if you feel unsafe, or if you are at risk of self-harm, contact a qualified healthcare provider or urgent crisis support.