General Article Why we can’t stomach food when we lose a loved one

Topic Selected: Bereavement Book Volume: 407

The number of times I hear of bereaved people struggling with eating and asking others whether they have the same problem is staggering. But is it any wonder?

Not many people warn us of this effect of grief and, therefore, we are ill-prepared when we are suddenly confronted with a severe lack of appetite. Which may be okay initially. But when we have not been eating well for weeks and months, this eventually takes its toll on our health.

So, what on earth is going on?

Not feeling hungry is on...

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