Cycle of Acceptance

 

Depression Stage

 

After denial, anger and bargaining, the inevitability of the news eventually sinks in and the person reluctantly accepts that it is going to happen. From the animation of anger and bargaining, they slump into a depression. . In this deep depression, they see only hopelessness, with no end in sight.. In turning in towards themselves, they turn away from any solution and any help that others can give them.

Depression may be seen in a number of passive behaviors. The person may shy away from friends and family, they may begin to miss work more frequently, they may stop taking care of themselves physically. Depression can also be seen in some active behaviors such as crying for extended periods of time.