How does grief affect our physical health?

Question

Could someone clarify in what ways grief affects our physical health, and why does it hurt us?

Answer 1

How did you know I am going through a breakup? Needed this more that you will ever know!! LOL

Answer 2

My mom died 2 months ago. I came home from work and found her. It was unexpected and it broke me. Her sister who was like a mom to me passed away 7 months earlier from cancer. I watched my mom grieve herself to death. I tried so hard to help her but I couldn’t. Now I feel so alone. I still live in the house I shared with them. I don’t know how to move on from this. I feel stuck in grief. I just don’t know how to get out.

Answer 3

Well that was really good. Now I’m grieving the end of this interview.

Answer 4

Wonderful episode. Thank you!

Answer 5

Thank you for this important topic. But honestly, I missed something. This is often "forgotten" when talking about grief. There are people, and there are quite a few, who lose an important person, such as a parent, with whom they had a traumatic relationship. Childhood trauma is a prime example. The grieving process is different for people affected by this. It's not simply more grief or less grief compared to someone who loses a person they really loved and had a caring and loving relationship with. Complex feelings are involved, with a great deal of ambivalence, which gives grief a different twist. This is almost never talked about.

Answer 6

this is wild… I've spend years trying to manifest my dream life but it never seemed to work for me, I always hoped for a sign that something would finally shift. I believed in manifestation but didn’t know how to make it actually work. Then someone recommended Manifest and Receive by Eva Hartley and it just instantly clicked. The way she explains things, it’s like she’s speaking directly to your soul. That book is the reason I’m living my dream life today. If you’ve been waiting for a breakthrough, this is it❤️❤️

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

I am really grateful!
After the previous episode on loss/grief understanding guided my journey (Dad passed Dec 24)
I remember thinking an episode with Mary Frances would be amazing … and here we are … at exactly the right time
Keep the good work going

Answer 9

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 10

Thank you for this Andrew!

Answer 11

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 12

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

Answer 13

What an amazing episode ❤ hope she comes on again!

Answer 14

Buried my mom's mom on a Monday, my husband passed away that Wednesday, then my dad's mom died that saturday.. I was 31 then.. 3.6 years later.. finding joy in every day, small things. Making muffins for the neighbors, sitting with my kids and just listening. I like the ball in the box concept... at first the ball fills the box... then as time and healing goes on, the ball gets smaller, but when it does hit the edges, that feeling is still there. Forever. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, special moments and accomplishments with my children... my life perspective is forever changed..and it's very hard to take a lot to seriously anymore because you can plan... but Im a believer in fate. Put your best foot forward and do not apologize for the things you need as you grieve. So many opinions. But only you know.

Answer 15

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 16

So well timed… every time

Answer 17

Thank you both.

Answer 18

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

Answer 19

thank you so much!