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Coping with Bereavement Anxiety
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Vera Venue

Coping with Bereavement Anxiety

“My anxiety has been so bad recently. My auntie died a few months ago and it’s made me worry constantly, and I worry that my friends might suddenly die too. I know it’s irrational and dramatic but I can’t stop thinking it.” DOM, 22 Hello Dom! I’m so sorry for your loss. The death of…


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