Title: Grief Symptoms, Causes and Effects - PsychGuides.com
Headings: Grief Symptoms, Causes and Effects
Grief Symptoms, Causes and Effects
What Are the Types of Grief Disorders?
Prolonged Grief Disorder
Complicated Grief Disorder
What Causes Grief?
What Are the Signs of a Grief Management Problem?
Emotional Symptoms of Grieving
Physical Symptoms of Grieving
Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Grief
Is There a Test or Self-Assessment I Can Do?
Grief Medication: Drug Options for Those Experiencing Extreme Sadness
Grief Drugs: Possible Options
Medication Side Effects
Antidepressant Drug Addiction, Dependence and Withdrawal
Medication Overdose
Depression and Grief
Dual Diagnosis: Addiction and Grief
Getting Help for Grief-Related Problems

Content: Increased irritability
Numbness
Bitterness
Detachment
Preoccupation with loss
Inability to show or experience joy
While these emotional symptoms are normal in the days and weeks after a traumatic event, they can be indicators of a more serious disorder if they do not fade over time. Physical Symptoms of Grieving
It may come as a surprise that grief is not entirely emotional. There are very real effects that grief can have on the body. Some of the physical symptoms of grieving, according to the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, are: Digestive problems
Fatigue
Headaches
Chest pain
Sore muscles
Though these symptoms are normal during the grieving process, you should remember to contact your doctor if you experience any severe physical symptoms. Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Grief
Grief can have both short-term and long-term effects for affected individuals. Short-term effects might include the inability to attend work or school, or a lack of desire to attend social gatherings. Long-term effects can be more serious in nature. Long-term effects of grief can be different, depending on the type of loss you or your loved one has experienced. When untreated, grief can lead to physical and mental health problems in some people.