https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/both-sides-the-couch/202006/i-cant-stop-fighting

When I first had my stroke two years ago, I went through the seven stages of grief. I knew the traditional Elisabeth Kubler Ross’ five stages of grief from my work as a social worker:

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

I became aware of two additional stages I felt matched my situation:

1. Shock: Initial paralysis at hearing the news
2. Testing: seeking realistic solutions

I definitely was in shock at hearing the news,