00:00Grief is natural after losing a spouse, but sometimes sadness deepens into depression,
00:05putting both emotional and physical health at risk. Grief comes in waves and often softens
00:11with time. Depression, however, is persistent, heavy, and can quietly damage the heart and body.
00:18Warning signs include changes in sleep, appetite, energy, or a loss of interest in daily life.
00:24If these last more than two weeks, it may be more than grief. Depression raises stress hormones,
00:31blood pressure, and heart strain. That's why spotting it early protects not only the mind,
00:36but also the heart. Family can help by noticing changes, like withdrawal from loved ones,
00:42constant fatigue, or words of hopelessness. Encourage small steps, fresh air, shared meals,
00:48or light activity. Even little moments of connection help lift mood and ease heart strain.
00:54If depression lingers, professional support is vital. Therapy and safe medications can protect
01:00both mental and physical health. Grief may be inevitable, but depression doesn't have to follow.
01:06With care, support, and awareness, healing is always possible.
01:11Love protects the heart. Awareness saves lives.
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