Grief rewires the brain.
The brain interprets traumatic loss as a threat to survival and defaults to protective survival and defense mechanisms.
This response engages the fight or flight mechanism which increases blood pressure and heart rate and releases specific hormones in the body.
Grief can cause changes in memory, behavior, sleep, and body function, which can affect the immune system as well as the heart.
It can also lead to cognitive effects such as brain fog…
Have you ever heard the term “grief brain”?
This is commonly where it comes from.
The brain’s goal is simply survival.
Some stress can be good for the brain, improving memory, and reducing fear. But too much stress, especially over a long period of time can weaken nerves harm memory and increase fear.
Healing from grief and trauma as possible. Intentional practices, such as slowing down journaling, talking to a counselor or therapist joining us support group and more can help the brain recover and restore feelings of safety and calmness.
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