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Essentials: The Science & Process of Healing from Grief
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People who experience intense grief and prolonged yearning tend to have higher oxytocin receptor density in the nucleus accumbens, the brain's motivation and craving center.
A study in Biological Psychology tested whether writing about a lost loved one would help bereaved individuals heal — and found no overall effect. The twist: people with high vagal tone, who can strongly modulate heart rate through breathing, did benefit significantly. The ability to physically feel your emotions is what makes grief work work.
