Everyone processes a loss differently, which means the feelings associated with grief are often unpredictable. According to the funeral home staff at Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home in Greenwich, CT, knowing how grief manifests in physical symptoms and behaviors will make you better equipped to find healthy ways to cope with your emotions.  

To better understand the grieving process, below, the staff at Greenwich’s trusted funeral home shares a guide to common physical symptoms and emotions people often experience when coping with loss:

• Insomnia: Whether expected or sudden, death is always difficult to process. Your mind will most likely be flooded with thoughts of the loved one the days, weeks, or months before their passing. The restlessness could make it hard to sleep at night.  
• Depression: After a loved one dies, it’s natural to experience sadness. This feeling tends to become gradually less severe as time goes by. It is not uncommon for a person to be withdrawn from normal activities, lethargic, apathetic, or to isolate themselves while depressed. Depression can also manifest in physical symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, and headaches. 
• Loss of Appetite or Binge-Eating: The stress of arranging a funeral while grieving, paired with depression, can cause some people to experience a loss of appetite. Others might seek comfort in binge-eating to cope with the whirlwind of emotions.  

Planning a funeral in the midst of grieving can be difficult, if not impossible, for many. From showing you burial casket options to helping write the obituary, the staff at Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home will assist with every aspect of funeral planning to make the experience less stressful while ensuring you have time to grieve. To discuss making funeral arrangements in Greenwich or the surrounding areas, call (203) 869-0315 to speak with a compassionate team member. Visit the funeral home online to learn more about the services provided.