This Is What Grief Physically Feels Like
1 year, 8 months ago

This Is What Grief Physically Feels Like

Huff Post  

Angelica Alzona for HuffPost Grief can manifest physically in a variety of places. “Stress hormones may be released during the grief process, and these have an impact on our body.” People who suffer a misfortune — whether it’s the death of a loved one or some other loss — will feel grief in different ways, so its physical expressions can vary from person to person as well. “Many people report difficulty with memory and concentration, sometimes referred to as ‘grief brain,’” Stuempfig said. Some people may not experience physical pain.” Muscle aches and pains associated with grief are common but temporary, and they tend to feel like a heaviness or dull hurt. “Though the physical bodily response and emotions involved may feel very permanent in the moment, they likely won’t be pervasive and can be managed well through some simple measures,” said Waugh, adding, “It’s important not to compare your journey to anyone else’s, and avoid thinking about how you ‘should’ be experiencing grief.” Need help with substance use disorder or mental health issues?

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The mourning after: Our understanding of grief is changing
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The mourning after: Our understanding of grief is changing

Hindustan Times  

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How to Deal with the Grief of Losing a Loved One
4 years ago

How to Deal with the Grief of Losing a Loved One

News 18  

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