Effects of Grief on the Human Body

The death of a loved one may cause severe emotional and physiological reactions up to and including death. The author, a practicing physician for forty years and married for sixty-one years, shares his personal experiences after the loss of his wifeexperiences that occurred even though his wifes death was not unexpected. Every person handles grief differently, but it is crucial to understand the basic principles of what may occur and learn how best to cope. This knowledge could save your life.