I had a different problem about 4 years ago when my husband suddenly passed away from a heart attack. It was a shock! Instantly, I had a stomach problem caused by so much stress, and within 10 days after his death, I lost 10 kilos. I had depression, especially because: "What do I do now, now that I am alone?"
My neurologist/psychiatrist gave me meds to calm down my nerves and helped me, but then the side effects were also enormous because they gave me cognitive issues, so I stopped the meds and went on with life. Nowadays, I'm doing meditation and joining a social community in Vienna that offers cultural/Sports/food meet-ups, etc. Stress is a critical factor in a person's well-being. I am 70 years old, live alone with a simple lifestyle, no drama...and life is much quieter nowadays.