E26: My whole body is grieving
Ever since the death of their grandmother, a grieving listener keeps getting sick.
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Dear Grief Guide,
It feels like my whole body is grieving. Normally, I get sick as often as any other person, but since my grandmother passed away suddenly three months ago, it's been relentless.
It started with acute fatigue and aches right after her funeral, but then came a wave of viruses, sinus infections, and general illnesses. Nothing too serious, thankfully, but it's become a constant nuisance. I never expected grief to hit me this way, physically. I am a run-down, snotty version of my former self. I find myself buying loads of Kleenex, not because of crying but because of being sick so often!
I find myself wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar. Has grief impacted your health this way? It's like my physical body is reflecting the pain and loss I feel emotionally. My grandmother was such a spiritual person and would sometimes talk about feeling “heartsick” when she was sad, upset, or grieving. Is that what this is?
Thank you in advance for any insights. I'm deeply grateful for you.
Signed,
Ailing Soul
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