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Grief is an emotional response to losing someone or something important and can affect both mental and physical health.
According to WebMD, grief can disrupt sleep, causing people to sleep too little or too much, while also leaving them tired and with little energy.
It may also cause nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, appetite changes, headaches and body aches.
People experiencing grief may also have anxiety, worry or uneasiness as stress hormones increase in the body.
Severe emotional distress can also affect the heart, highlighting the importance of paying attention to physical and emotional changes during bereavement.
