The 5 Stages Of Grief You'll Face After The Doctor's 12th Regeneration

Here are the five stages of undeniable grief you can expect to experience after 'The Time of the Doctor' premieres this Christmas on BBC America.

1. Denial and Isolation

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"I feel fine."; "This can't be happening, not to me..."

Denial is only a temporary defense for the individual. Often times, one will have to restrain him/herself from the uncontrollable fits of sorrow and longing nostalgia brought upon by the immediate loss of a Doctor.

2. Anger

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"Why me? It's not fair!"; "How can this happen to me?"; '"Who is to blame?"

Once in the second stage, the individual recognizes that denial cannot continue. Because of anger, the person is very difficult to care for due to misplaced feelings of rage and envy. YOU COULD'VE SAVED AMY AND RORY!!!

3. Bargaining

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"I'll do anything for a few more years."; "I will give my life savings if..."

The third stage involves the hope that the individual can somehow postpone or delay regeneration (As he did in The Wedding of River Song?). Usually, the negotiation for an extended life is made with a higher power in exchange for a reformed lifestyle.

4. Depression

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"I'm so sad, why bother with anything?"; "I miss my loved one, why go on?"

During the fourth stage, the grieving person begins to understand the certainty of regeneration. Often the grieved will begin to question their own mortality as they come to terms with life without their fez-inclined, bow tied and eyebrowless companion.

5. Acceptance

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"It's going to be okay."; "I can't fight it, I may as well prepare for it."

In this last stage, individuals begin to come to terms with their mortality, or that of the loved one. This stage varies according to the person's own "timey-wimey" situation.

But don't worry!

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After all, we've seen this coming for a while...

So keep your chin up, sweetie

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For now, let's celebrate the Eleventh as he would, with fish fingers, custard and those kick-ass dance moves.

Goodbye Matt!