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Is it unhealthy to not move on from a death of a loved one?

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Loss: At a certain point in time it will be unhealthy as in order to be healthy we need to mourn but also move forward and find renewed meaning in life. This is easy to say but when your the one devastated it is very difficult. You need friends to support and listen to you, and you need to be open and truthful about your experience. Wishing you well.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/28/2016

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