Title: How Grief Affects the Body
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How Grief Affects the Body
How Does Grief Affect the Body?
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By Kathleen Hall
Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board
Grief is the experience of loss and affects all aspects of our lives, and at some point, everyone suffers from it. Not only is grieving painful, it can take a toll on our mental and physical health. According to an excerpt from the book Coping With Grief and Loss: A Guide to Healing, grief goes hand in hand with a wide range of physical and mental problems, including memory impairment, difficulties concentrating, nutritional deficiencies, and poor work performance. Stress and grief may cause or exacerbate existing physical ailments. How Does Grief Affect the Body? Physically
Grief affects us in many ways: loss of appetite, fatigue, heart palpitations, tightness in chest, weakness, lack of energy, gastrointestinal disturbances, and weight gain or loss. Many of these symptoms are not harmful and usually subside over time. However, grief can compromise our immune system, putting us at risk for colds and serious illness.