What to Expect When You are Grieving Associated Catholic Cemeteries What to Expect When You are Grieving Grief is a natural and spontaneous response to loss.
Emotional pain is just as real as physical pain.
Often bereaved individuals will speak of feeling as if I have lost my right arm. Remember that your psyche and spirit are adjusting to your loss and all its implications. Giving yourself permission to feel the pain is part of the healing process. Your body is also affected by your loss. You may experience physical symptoms of grieving, such as digestive upsets, changes in your sleeping and eating patterns, headaches, and increased susceptibility to infections.