Which of the following is considered a somatic disturbance in grief?

A somatic disturbance in grief refers to physical symptoms that arise in response to emotional distress. Tightness of chest is a common physical manifestation experienced during grief, reflecting the deep emotional pain and stress that can affect the body. This physical sensation can be linked to anxiety and the stress response, which are often heightened during periods of mourning.

Loss of appetite, social withdrawal, and increased sleep, while they are emotional or behavioral responses associated with grief, do not directly indicate physical symptoms in the way that tightness of the chest does. Loss of appetite can be seen as a behavioral response to grief, social withdrawal reflects a change in social behavior, and increased sleep may indicate depression or a coping mechanism rather than a direct physical disturbance. Thus, tightness of chest is distinct as a somatic symptom, directly correlating the emotional state with a physical reaction.