A survivor of a horrific motor vehicle accident whose loved one was killed has not been able to go back to work and spends most of the day drinking alcohol and watching television for the past ten months. Which type of complicated grieving is being exhibited?

Respuesta :

Answer:conflicted grief

Explanation:

complicated grief is an expression of a major depressive disorder or an anxiety-based disorder that has been caused by a specific loss.

Conflicted grief involves an exaggeration of one or more behaviours commonly displayed in normal grief while other aspects of the grief is suppressed. This form of grief is often characterized by extreme anger and guilt. Exaggerated anxiety manifested in panic attacks is also common. Substance abuse problems may also arise.The conflicted grief pattern can become quite prolonged and is normally associated with dependent or ambivalent attachment to the deceased.