During times of grief and loss we may be thrown into a world of uncertainty where anxiety may take over. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross talks about five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance.
Obsessive thinking about our own deaths or possible illness may produce anxiety. Feeling overwhelmed and helpless produces panic and anxiety. Losing a loved one throws us into a world of unknowns, which contributes to vulnerability. Realizing that there are no guarantees in life is difficult at best.