Huberman Lab

The Science & Process of Healing from Grief

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May 30, 2022
Delve into the intricate emotions surrounding grief and its biological underpinnings. Discover how memory and attachment influence feelings of absence, and why grief differs from depression. Learn science-based tools to navigate the grieving process while retaining emotional connections with lost loved ones. Explore the impact of neurochemicals and the vagus nerve on emotional well-being during grief. Gain insights into managing cortisol and the importance of professional support. This discussion is insightful for anyone who has experienced loss.
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Grief as Motivation

  • Grief is a distinct process from depression, yearning for something just out of reach.
  • It involves sadness and the desire for the lost person or thing.
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Stages of Grief

  • The Kubler-Ross stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance) are not always linear.
  • People may experience them differently or not all.
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Dimensions of Relationships

  • We map relationships in three dimensions: space, time, and closeness.
  • Grief requires remapping these dimensions.
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