It is called a "duel" to that combat, which is carried out according to a previously established challenge or challenge, and which only includes two people. In the same way, this is how the emotional adaptation process is called, which an individual must face after a loss, be it of property, work or a loved one. The feelings that come as a result of loss have been one of the most investigated topics throughout history and are often even taken as the factor that distinguishes humanity from other species belonging to the animal kingdom.
"Duel", in relation to the first meaning of the word, originates from the Latin "duellum", which can be translated as "combat" or "contest"; Regarding the assimilation of a significant loss, the term comes from the Latin word “dolus” and this, in turn, from “hurt”, which in its translation becomes “suffer” or “grieve”. Previously, it should be noted, duels were quite common; especially among knights, who sought to test their skills in fighting. From this the medieval fighting shows were born, which gained significant popularity and are still practiced in venues with thematic of the time.
Emotional grief, meanwhile, is experienced in 5 main phases, described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, these being: the denial phase (the person proceeds to deny themselves or the environment that the loss has occurred), the phase anger (in addition to experiencing anger, someone is looking for someone to blame for the situation), the negotiation phase (some sadness is experienced with respect to the situation), the emotional pain phase (small depressive episodes, which over time have to go disappearing) and the acceptance phase (finally accepting the loss).
