Title: How Grief Can Affect Your Health
Headings: How Grief Can Affect Your Health
How Grief Can Affect Your Health
Sleep Problems
Fatigue
Immune System
Inflammation
Anxiety
Cortisol
Digestion
Aches and Pains
Heart Rate
Broken Heart Syndrome
Higher Heart Attack Risk
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Content: Part of the reason could be the muscle tension caused by the stress hormones your body releases in response to grief. This should get better over time, but talk to your doctor about how to manage the pain if it doesn’t go away. Swipe to advance
Heart Rate
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Serious grief can keep your pulse high for as long as 6 months. This faster rate, which could be caused by anxiety or the release of cortisol, might your chances of heart problems. Talk to your doctor about adding or changing your medication, especially if you already have heart issues. Swipe to advance
Broken Heart Syndrome
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The sudden loss of a spouse or loved one can cause a jolt of intense emotion and trigger hormones that lead to sharp chest pain and trouble breathing. Your heart may not pump blood as well for a while. It can feel like a heart attack, but it usually doesn’t damage your heart or block your arteries. Most people get better within a few days or weeks. Swipe to advance
Higher Heart Attack Risk
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In the first day of grief over the loss of someone close, your chances of having a heart attack are higher than normal.