Eddie nursed his wife through a long illness and was by her side when she passed away. A few days later, Eddie's best friend of 40 years moved to another country. Eddie feels lonely but is hopeful of finding meaningful company soon. Meanwhile, he spends quality time with his grandchildren. In this scenario, which of the following options is most likely to happen to Eddie?
A) He is likely to become severely ill, which will only heighten the severity of the painful life events.
B) He is likely to manage his stress better than someone who believes the situation will not change.
C) He is likely to suffer from severe anxiety symptoms that will lead to thoughts of suicide.
D) He is likely to be depressed and unable to cope as a result of his way of thinking about life events.
B
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