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Persistent Grief Nearly Doubles Your Risk of Death Over 10 Years

Persistent Grief Nearly Doubles Your Risk of Death Over 10 Years

Update: 2025-09-17
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  • Persistent grief symptoms nearly doubled the risk of death within 10 years, showing that unresolved grief has serious long-term health effects
  • People with high levels of grief were far more likely to use antidepressants, sedatives, and anxiety medications for years after their loss
  • Frequent doctor visits remained elevated for up to seven years in those experiencing unrelenting grief, highlighting the strain it places on both mind and body
  • Long-lasting grief keeps stress hormones high, weakens your immune system, disrupts sleep, and increases your risk of chronic disease
  • Taking steps like honoring your unique grieving process, supporting your body with sleep, healthy diet, and exercise, and using techniques like the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) helps you move through grief and protect your long-term health
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Persistent Grief Nearly Doubles Your Risk of Death Over 10 Years

Persistent Grief Nearly Doubles Your Risk of Death Over 10 Years

Dr. Joseph Mercola