be killed and go to great lengths to monitor their activities to try to prevent some other tragedy from happening.
Physical Responses to Traumatic Grief
During the first six months to a year after a fatal crash, people who are grieving are vulnerable to physical illness. Physical complaints, aches, and illness are all common after a traumatic death. Your body’s immune system is working overtime, and you may feel worn out. This is your body’s reaction to the trauma you have experienced.
During grief you may be more susceptible to physical illness, reach
out to your physician.
You may have difficulty falling or staying asleep or constantly feel tired. You may also experience changes in your appetite. You may begin to eat less or skip meals or have a constant hunger and eat more often than normal. During this early period of grief, it’s important to eat well and get plenty of rest. If the problems persist, see your primary physician to ensure you do not have a stress-related physical condition.
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