Mourning & Bereavement
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Grief is a reaction to loss.  It is emotional, yes, but affects us physically, cognitively, spiritually,  and through our behaviors, as well.

Emotions: anger, sadness, guilt, anxiety, shock, yearning, numbness, loneliness
Physical: shortness of breath, lack of energy, stomach problems
Cognitive: confusion, preoccupation, disbelief
Spiritually: searching for meanings, issues with God
Behavior: eating changes, sleeping changes, interpersonal relation changes

Some grief words can be found here.