Is it normal to experience anxiety and nausea after a loved one's death?

My grandma recently died. I sometimes get bouts of anxiety and nausea. I can't always eat and when I can, the food just doesn't taste the same anymore.

I was wondering if this is normal?

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SW-User

it was normal for me.

when my dad died, i cried myself sick for 4 days. i lost 10 lb.s. in just less than 3 weeks. food was... difficult, and so were a lot of things. i drank high-calorie protein shakes, and kept hydrated, once i made my way back to eating, sleeping well, leaving the house. then i had to blend food for a while, because as soon as i would start chewing, i felt nauseous. eventually, my full appetite came back, and then i got back to light exercise. grief is a heavy load.

i'm sorry you lost your grandma. *hug*

darktippedrose · 41-45, F

@SW-Userthank you. the only exercise I can handle right now is Belly dance. my grandma used to love watching me dance, and critiquing me lol.