In what ways does grief impact our overall physical wellbeing and what steps can we take to address this?

Question

As someone said before, I have also heard that grief is associated with various health risks. How does grief affect physical health? Which steps can we take to care for these risks?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

¡Hola Profe! I am not even going to pretend that I didn't cry throughout the conversation. Time doesn't heal. But every single moment of a miracle called life is a gift. And how and with whom we share this gift and what legacy we will leave is up to us. Thank You for all Your hard work and care for all of us.

Answer 3

Hollyhocks are blooming like crazy in my garden. Every time I walk by them, I think of my Mom. When I was a little girl, she told me they were her favorite flower. I'm not sure they really were her overall favorite, but in that moment they were, and hollyhocks always take me right back there.

Answer 4

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

Comments

Hope you find the help you need

Answer 5

Please do an episode on Mold Illness and CIRS!

Many people would benefit from this.

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

This may be a selfish request, but would you consider adding a small note to your document to all of us who love the Huberman Lab and deeply appreciate all the work you’ve done? I don’t think I’m alone in saying that, when the time comes, we will all be grieving your loss.

Answer 8

“...There are some things that time cannot mend. Some hurts that go too deep, that have taken hold.”

Answer 9

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

Answer 10

Brilliant Woman!

Answer 11

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

Answer 12

I was just going to suggest this!! Thank you so much

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

Comments

Absence.... It is easy to edit your comment, if you would like to... And I am very sorry for your loss.  My Dad is still alive and "well" at 89 y.o., but he has lost his previously fun and funny personality.  I am grieving.

Answer 14

Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that we can talk to our dead loved ones through mindful walking and breathing in the here and now. Not through necromancy, but by being aware that they are present in our bodies, thoughts, feelings, consciousness, and mental formations. They are there in the stillness of lakes, solidity of mountains, freedom of space, and beauty and freshness of flowers

Answer 15

Wonderful episode. Thank you!

Answer 16

My dog Rex, the greatest dog in the entire world recently passed away definitely need this episode thank you

Comments

I know, me too!

Answer 17

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 18

Crying. thank you.

Answer 19

❤ Thank You ❤

Answer 20

I needed this…thank you