Yes, my recommendation is that you should seek a professional and also perhaps some counseling. I am on anti-depressants and I see a therapist. Doing good for me.

I'm sure it is anxiety from all the stress, and deep grief, but most definitely have it checked!!!

also, please drinks LOTS of water! I didn't, and became very dehydrated in the beginnings of this journey. Try to sleep when you can, and also eat when you can. Grief takes so much out of the body both mentally and physically in the beginning especially!!

I hope all turns out ok, and there is nothing wrong, other than the obvious.

HUGS Diane

It could be various things...Yes, see your primary DR...

For me, I am suffering from anxiety still. It has tapered greatly but in the beginning it was out of control. Lack of sleep, dehydrated like Diane mention..insomnia, chest pains, heart palpitations, nausea because all the stress lands in my stomach too. Clenching my teeth while I slept. I was prescribed drugs for insomnia and anxiety...and a mouth guard my dentist made because I was grinding my teeth down.

Prior to this I was not a stressed out person with anxiety.....I ordered a DVD on meditation....it should arrive by weeks end.

I do feel disconnected...mainly from Bola being killed and some from Lupus.

Do take extra care of yourself....the stress from grieving does take a toll on your body. Try taking deep breaths and exhaling slowly through you nose..sometimes it helps me.

Tight hugs....

Better safe than sorry, go to the doctor to make sure you're ok.

Not sleeping, feeling detached, not being able to concentrate and follow through on things, it all unfortunately seems to be very normal. It's never a good idea to take chances with your health though, so you should see your doctor especially with the other issues (heart pounding). If it turns out to be stress he can at least give you something to help you through it. If it's something worse it's better to catch it now before it gets worse. Take care of yourself. Hugs

I agree see a doctor. It is probably anxiety and grief but they can both cause health problems since we don't eat and sleep properly. You don't need any health issues to deal with now.
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Ralph

Autumn - it's always a good idea to see your doctor and get checked out. The symptoms you describe are ones I've had, and I would venture to guess, many, if not most of us, have had as well. I had lost a significant amount of weight, plus had chest pains, and other stuff. I'll tell you one thing that Martha (Cliffskat) said over and over - and it's important - take vitamins. Every day. Drink lots of water, like Diane says. In the long run, this is crucial. The aimless feeling is normal, in our new normal. Don't worry about it! This is you, right now - it will not be forever. Be gentle with yourself, most of all - Marsha

Yes, see your doctor. This is very stressful. I took an antidepressant breifly. Try to eat and sleep well. Easier said than done, I know.

Yes ill-health and grief are closely associated, research I have read shows widowers over 60 have three times the mortality of married men. I know my health has never been worse - I have just spent two weeks in bed after a sinus operation. Your mind, and emotion and heart have suffered - and it affects your body. My immune system is very low and quite compromised - nine courses of anitbiotics this year has left me very low. See your doctor.

See a doctor. I once read that people get seriously sick one year after losing someone. In nursing school I learned about the affect of stress on the body--everything from heart disease to cancer. Knowing this, I immediately made an appointment to see my doctor a week after my husband passed. I had high blood pressure. Never had it before. A year later I had a TIA(mini stroke). Now I'm following the doctors orders, exercising and eating better. Inspite of all this I still struggle with blood pressure. It's not from salt and although I'm overweight, the doctor said not enough to get me this sick. So, it's stress. And I made end up on anti-anxiety meds to get my blood pressure down.

Please take whats happening to you seriously. See a doctor and take care of yourself.

I am experiencing the physical effects of grief somewhat belatedly. The first few months after my husbands death I stayed pretty healthy. I was in a deep fog and I really think it protected me. At six months I started with anxiety, tremors, and fear. I caught a really bad virus this Fall that took me forever to get over. Last week I passed out cold without any warning. I was simply walking around the bedroom getting dressed.
My Mom, who was pretty frail when my Dad died only lasted 18 months after his death. Grief definitely is an assault on the body.
I should take my own advice. Be sure to see your doctor.

Those symptoms seem very familiar, ones that we all seem to bear every day.
If you trust your primary care MD then it wouldn't hurt to see him/her.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as we travel this road together.
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