This Is Your Mind On Grief (And What To Do About It)

It's anything but simple.

Grief impacts people differently, but there's one truth that's universal: There's a definite feeling of loss. And that kind of permanence can take a toll on our minds and bodies.

Happify, a website and app dedicated to helping people build skills for happiness through science-based activities and games, broke down how to manage loss in the infographic below. They also explained the ways grief affects our emotional health. Read below and take comfort in the fact that your pain is not forever -- and you're certainly not alone.

--Lindsay Holmes

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