Title: What are the mental and physical effects of grief? | Grief & Emotional Health - Sharecare
Headings: What are the mental and physical effects of grief?
What are the mental and physical effects of grief?
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Content: Restlessness, appetite fluctuations, and trouble sleeping are also common. Often, people note a surge in ailments such as colds and more serious illnesses. Studies show that people have a higher risk of sickness and even death after losing a spouse. Research stretching back for decades points to some reasons why this might occur. Many researchers believe that over time, stress-induced physiological changes cause or exacerbate physical ailments. Research reported in The Lancet and The Journal of the American Medical Association noted that the white blood cells in bereaved spouses were less able to fight off disease than they were before the death or compared with those of individuals who weren't grieving. Such research is yet one more reason why it's so important to take care of yourself during difficult times. Show More
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Change, Loss and Grief: Are Your Reactions Unhealthy? Most people think of the grieving process as something experienced only after the death of a loved one.