If you find yourself experiencing grief all over your body, please go to the doctor.

Get some therapy. Lean on others who are willing to provide support.

Many places offer free grief counseling.

Each day can be a battle. Sometimes it’s good to retreat and rest.

Be kind to yourself. End 🧵

I understand why people can literally die from grief. If I wasn’t medicated to handle my already existing issues, this likely would’ve killed me.

My heart cannot react to the fight or flight response because of my medication.

My body can respond to cortisol tho. That’s the pain and everything else

I spent nine years in therapy, so I fortunately have a giant toolbox full of coping mechanisms that are healthy.

I am grieving in a healthy way. There is no right or wrong way to do this.

There is no ideal way to grieve. The body symptoms are debilitating and I wasn’t prepared for this. It’s awful

I spent $50 at Walgreens getting medication to treat my symptoms, including buying electrolyte solutions to chug like it’s a milkshake.

I am so dehydrated that my skin is dry and my lips are cracked. I’m having to use Aquaphor on my nose and hands because of how bad it is.

I am just existing

My cortisol is likely through the roof.

I’m experiencing insomnia, physical pain, inflammation in my joints, fatigue, some anxiety, weird appetite, and GI issues.

it’s so bad that I might actually go to the doctor.

My mental health overall is OK, but my body isn’t.

Thank you ❤️