How Grief Changes Your Brain

Have you thought you were literally going crazy since a loved one died?  You're not alone! Learn how grief changes the brain and things you can do to improve.Grief is Much More Than an EmotionYou may think that grief is a single emotion, but it is actually a powerful, multifaceted, and often uncontrollable response that human beings experience following a personally painful or traumatic event, such as the death of a loved one. Grief can affect us not only emotionally but also physically, mentally, and even spiritually. While difficult and often painful, grief is a normal and necessary response to the death of a loved one, and most people will see a reduction of grief-induced physical effects with the passage of time.Here's the road map:00:00 Intro06:13 Phrenology and Phlogiston Theory10:06 Your Brain on Grief26:27 Tips for Coping with GriefSupport the showConnect with Us: Email our Host: [email protected]  Website: https://every1dies.org: Find show notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube