💔Grief is a natural emotion experienced by everyone at some point in their life.
🧠Understanding the neuroscience and psychology of grief can provide insights into the emotional process.
🌟Grief involves mapping our experiences of people in three dimensions: space, time, and closeness.
🌈Moving through grief requires neuroplasticity and reordering of brain connections.
🌻There are different stages of grief, but not everyone experiences them in the same order or intensity.
What is the difference between complicated grief and non-complicated grief?
—Complicated grief is a situation where grief does not resolve itself over a prolonged period, while non-complicated grief follows a more natural progression.
Does grief respond well to antidepressants?
—Grief rarely responds well to antidepressants, as it is a distinct psychological and physiological process separate from depression.
How can understanding the grief process benefit individuals?
—Understanding grief as a motivational process can provide insight into one's emotional framework and allow for a healthier navigation of the grief process.
Can grief also bring relief?
—In some cases, the passing away of someone or an animal can bring relief to individuals, depending on their circumstances.
Are there designated stages of grief that everyone experiences?
—Recent research refutes the idea that everyone experiences designated stages of grief in the same order or intensity.
00:00Welcome to the Huberman Lab Podcast, where we discuss science and science-based tools for everyday life.
00:18Grief is a natural emotion experienced by most people at some point in their life.
01:20Grief involves mapping our experiences of people in three dimensions: space, time, and closeness.
02:09Moving through grief requires neuroplasticity and reordering of brain connections.
02:46Complicated grief is a situation where grief does not resolve itself over a prolonged period.
03:09Grief rarely responds well to antidepressants, as it is a distinct process from depression.
03:38Understanding grief as a motivational process can provide insight into one's emotional framework.
04:16In some cases, the passing away of someone or an animal can bring relief to individuals.
