Can you lose health or weight through grief or worry?

Answer 1

I actually gained weight when my husband died but many of the widows I spoke to did lose weight because of their grief. I think that our physical health and weight are tied to our mental health and that when we mentally become stressed out our body reacts by getting sick. They are all signs that we are under stress and should take action to care for ourselves. Also, our eating habits change when our life style changes through grief or worry. Some go to the fridge out of boredom or eat to ease their pain. Others have no interest in anything, not even food because they are so depressed.

Yes we can lose our health or weight through grief or worry but we need to be aware of it. Once aware of the danger we can take action by getting out more or by finding new ways to cook etc. Life changes have to be made so we don't fall into self pity and get depressed. Read motivational books and watch positive movies to lift your spirits and help you to handle your grief and worry. Positive emotions can not live in an negative environment so fill up of the positive.