How does grief affect our physical health?

Question

Can someone walk me through the effects of grief on physical health and what potential health risks arise from being in a state of grief?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Going through the hardest breakup of my life. This is what I needed

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Hang in there. Andrew's single content on Grief also helps. He also mentions Mary-Frances there. I'm looking forward to reading this one as well.

Answer 3

I have lost both parents. My dad suddenly of an aneurysm 22 years ago. My mother 2 years ago to an adverse reaction to an RX—so a few months, but nothing like cancer or dementia where there’s extended planning/preparation time like with her siblings. For me, the sudden was worse. But there could be a few other factors like I was only 33, I am a daddy’s girl, and he was my first parent to go. Thank you for this content!

Answer 4

My father passed away last year, and 3 days ago I lost my dog, who meant the world to me. Thank you Dr. Huberman, for everything that you do.

Answer 5

I am living proof you can suffer heart issues after major loss. Hence the term: broken heart. Within a few months time I lost both parents and a sibling, 3 funerals in a short period, lost a beloved 15 year old pet, a best friend and at the peak of my business, had to walk away because I could barely catch my breath. Ended up in ER four times due to heart palpitations. Turns out my broken heart and grief overwhelmed my nervous system. I went on small dosage heart RX and sought counsel from a wise 85 yr old therapist to process the 5 stages of grief. I’m doing great now. Thank you for discussing this very important topic.

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And it’s been now revealed 5 stages are not linear and come in waves

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therapy was well and thorough, one can pass through those waves very smoothly.

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Answer 6

My wife is about to be tested for Huntington’s. We’ve been stuck in a space of potential grief for years. It’s been a journey of learning to accept the impermanence of life - nobody is guaranteed tomorrow, but it’s hard to embrace that idea.

Answer 7

I was getting weekly massages after my father passed. I needed touch but my heart was so broken, I didn’t want hugs—I just didn’t have the right people around me to get a pure agape love hug. The massage helped me transmute the pain from my grief into a loving remembrance. By healing my body, I was healing my broken heart.

Answer 8

Was about to search and listen to your previous grief episode and this appears! Unfortunate good timing.

Answer 9

Thank you! This has been my struggle and reading this is helping me reframe...

Answer 10

Just lost my grandmother. I've sent this to my Mum hope it helps her.

Answer 11

Please do an episode on Mold Illness and CIRS!

Many people would benefit from this.

Answer 12

In my opinion, this is the main reason we are here. Learn how to forget, let it go. Welcome to The Mourning Project!

Answer 13

Just recently lost my dad who had a strong fun personality. Sometimes I am in pain and crying because I miss him, but other times like today I feel his absence but not the pain of his loss, however, I feel very lonely and bored without him despite being with others and busy

Answer 14

Lost my ex when I was 17... she accidentally overdosed on sleeping meds. She suffered from schizophrenia. I'm 32 now and honestly have tried for years to find someone similar, and ive always had bad relationships because it wasn't the same. Something was always missing until I went for someone totally different. To help my own sanity.  It still hurts and when I find people with her lovable quirky personality or looks I still somedays lose myself.  But I'm happy ive finally moved on a bit.

Answer 15

Greetings Professor,
This is going to be something enlightening.
Thank you for your hardwork.

Answer 16

Please do an episode on the MTHFR gene!

Answer 17

I needed this…thank you

Answer 18

I've been reading your content for a long time and every time you surprise me with your talent. Thank you for your colorful creations!

Answer 19

No one tells you how to deal with the loss of your best friends as you get older. Person after person…

I broke up with a guy who has Alzheimer’s. I felt like a traitor. Our whole relationship was nothing but me becoming more and more his nurse not more of his lover… he kept changing so I basically kept losing him… our relationship was too short to survive… so painful

Answer 20

Love this topic. I am hoping you will discuss ambiguous grief too.

Comments

The world is constantly attempting to teach us how to mourn.