Your doctor or mental health professional will likely ask you a number of questions. Be ready to answer them to reserve time to go over any points you want to focus on. Questions may include:

• How often do you think about your deceased loved one?
• Do you believe you could have prevented your loved one's death?
• Do you ever wish that you had died along with your loved one?
• How well are you functioning in your daily life, such as work, household maintenance and relationships?
• Have you experienced any other major stresses, changes or loss since your loved one died?
• Have you had trouble eating or sleeping since your loved one died?
• How much social support would you say you have, such as from relatives, friends or a church community?
• Have you been diagnosed with any medical conditions?
• Have you ever been treated for mental health conditions? If yes, what type of therapy was most beneficial?
• Have you ever thought about harming yourself or others?
• Do you drink alcohol or use recreational drugs? If so, how often?