Hi
I lost my beloved dad 6 weeks ago and I’m struggling to come to terms with it I am getting headaches every day which is making me even more anxious. Anyone else get any awful physical symptoms?
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I think most of us have had weird physical symptoms. Grief affects our bodies too. We are so tense from all the stress, anxiety and crying and that can lead to aches and other reactions. For example, I’m having trouble with pain from going around and unconsciously clenching my jaws. But if you are concerned, it might be good to go and have it checked out. You don’t need more things to worry about right now. 
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Thank you for your reply 
I have been to the gp numerous times , yeah I also clench my jaw
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Yes, physical symptoms come along with the emotional issues we struggle with on a daily basis. I clench my teeth too and that is likely giving you headaches. Get a cheap mouth guard (the ones the dentists make a stupid expensive) and wear it at night. It helps.
Hope those headaches resolve.
Hugs.
Hi absolutely @VickyJane … I’m sorry you are struggling … I felt the same too losing my Dad … I think for me health anxiety started for me too and every symptom I had… anxiety was like nothing I’ve experienced. I hope you know you’re not alone sharing your thoughts here.
Thank you so much for your reply @joannecw did you get awful headaches and just feel so rubbish? 
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Hi @VickyJane not so much headaches but just totally exhausted but then not able to sleep… so at times yes headaches / almost migraines. Oddly I’ve just been to the dentist today for yet another cracked tooth, the third in two years from grinding my teeth which is likely stress I’m told, but that I’m doing it without realising now. Can I ask how you’ve been in terms of sleeping?
Hi @joannecw I get to sleep ok but wake up through the night at the same time, sometimes I get straight back but other times I can’t as I feel so anxious 
have you been to your gp about your anxiety?
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Hi @VickyJane ah that is tough… I referred myself through NHS talking therapies and initially had to complete an online course and then after a wait, I managed to have a few online sessions for CBT (they were excellent and helped a lot). I also received counselling support from the hospice where my Dad was for his last day - this was so helpful too. I had to do a lot of ‘digging’ online and fact finding before I found the right support for me. I did not initially find the GP helpful after my Dad died and I was recommended a short course of sleeping tablets to move me on from the initial shock I was in. I hope you have managed to gain support if you need this too?
@joannecw the thing is now you never get continuity at the doctors, I work for the NHS and they have arranged for me to have therapy. It’s a tough time and no 2 days are the same, infact no 2 hours are at the minute 
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I’m sorry for you 
Headache’s are really common when you’re stressed out and if you arent getting enough rest/sleep that’ll bring them on too. I keep losing my voice at the moment very frustrating. Sending you hugs
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Hi VickyJane,
Completely normal, when my Dad died my brother had headaches that he could locate the pain of every day for months, he went to the doctors and finally got the all clear that everything was ok and they went away.
Grief works in mysterious ways, I suffered with anxiety symptoms myself like shallow breathing etc and even resulted in me having a panic attack a few weeks ago, talking to someone through therapy really helped me and still helps me to this day. Would highly recomend!
I hope you’re doing ok!
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Thankyou so much @charlottejts18 yeah I’m going to book therapy. I hope you and your brother are doing ok too. The anxiety just takes hold of me when I’m least expecting it
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