Blog Post | Nov 21, 2024

Physical Reactions Your Child/Teen May Have to Grief

By Austin Hatcher Foundation

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Below are a number of physical reactions that you may see in your child or teen as they process their grief.

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Accident prone
Experimenting with alcohol/drugs
Allergies/Asthma increases
Appetite changes
Constipation
Diarrhea
Heart Ache
Hive, Rash, Itching
Indigestion
Insomnia
Loss of Appetite
Low energy
Low resistance to infections/sicknesses
Migraine Headaches
Muscle tightness
Nausea (recurrent)
Overeating
Oversleeping
Premenstrual Tension
Stomach ache
Tearfulness
Weakness, especially in their legs
Weight gain/weight loss

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