b'Coping with Suicide LossWhere Do I Start?Know that you are not alone.If you have lost someone to suicide, the first thing you should know is that you are not alone. Each year, nearly 48,000 people in the United States die by suicidethe grieving family and friends they leave behind are known as suicide loss survivors. In fact, research shows that during the course of our lives, many of us will lose someone we care about to suicide. That means there are millions of suicide loss survivors who, like you, are trying to cope with this heartbreaking loss.Suicide loss survivors often experience a wide range of grief reactions, including some or all of the following:Shock, especially early onyou may feel numb or disoriented, and may have trouble concentrating or focusing on usual tasksSymptoms that resemble depression, including disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, intense sadness, and a lackof energyAnger towards the deceased, another family member,a therapist, or yourselfRelief, particularly if the suicide followed a long and difficult mental illnessFeelings of guilt or regrets, including thinking, If onlyI had These feelings usually change in intensity over time, and may diminish as you develop your ability to cope and begin to heal.Resource and Healing Guide 3'