Grief does what to my brain?

A black-and-white illustration of a human head in profile with a detailed depiction of the brain. Inside the brain, there is a small figure sitting with their head in their hands, appearing to be upset or contemplative. The scene around the figure shows rain falling, and the lower part of the illustration depicts roots or tangled lines extending downward, symbolizing complex thoughts or emotions.

Grief can be all-consuming. It’s no wonder that grievers frequently feel overwhelmed, unable to find the right words, have difficulty making decisions, and often the simplest of tasks that would usually take a couple of minutes to complete, can take significantly longer.

  • Shock

  • Numbness

  • Confusion

  • Dazed

  • Short Attention Span

  • Easily Distracted

  • Memory Loss

  • Diminished Ability to Retain Information

  • Poor Concentration

  • Easily Overwhelmed

  • Your brain is foggy and slowly adjusting to being on The Planet Grief.

  • Have more patience with yourself.

  • Give yourself at least twice the amount of time to do tasks than before your loss.

  • The world often feels completely different and yet it seems to be the same for everyone else which is very SURREAL.