Though each person grieves in unique ways, there are common behavioral, emotional, and physical signs and symptoms that people who are grieving typically experience.
Physically, persons affected by grief may experience:
Fatigue and exhaustion alternating with periods of high alertness and energy
Temporary hearing loss or vision impairment (possibly associated with dissociation, see below)
Difficulty sleeping
Disturbed appetite (either increased and decreased)
Muscle tremors
Chills and/or sweating
Difficulty breathing or rapid respiration
Increased heart rate or blood pressure
Stomach and/or intestinal problems
Nausea and/or dizziness
Mentally, persons affected by grief may experience:
Confusion (memory, concentration, judgment and comprehension difficulties)
