How To Start Coping With the Death Of a Loved One

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Even in the immediate aftermath of a great loss, we must embrace life through some basic survival techniques.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Friends
An understanding of grief
A balanced diet
Sleep
Counseling (optional)

Step 1: Accept the inevitable

Accept that death is inevitable. Allow yourself to feel the pain knowing that the departed would not want you to suffer long.

Step 2: Avoid big decisions

Avoid making big decisions, except for those concerning arrangements for the person who has passed.

Step 3: Lean on others

Lean on others to provide what you cannot.

Step 4: Read about grief

Read about the stages of grief to alleviate fears that what you are feeling is unnatural. Don't take misplaced anxiety or anger out on others.

Step 5: Plan gatherings

Plan for anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays, allowing family members to celebrate a life, using music, stories, or family traditions to provide comfort.

Step 6: Care for yourself

Care for yourself by maintaining a balanced diet and regular sleep. You may have lost energy and may have trouble concentrating.

Tip: Take advantage of counseling resources available locally or go online to find out more.

Step 7: Rejoin humanity

Rejoin humanity in the weeks and months afterwards. Give yourself enough time to get up and running again.

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[jenniferinsanee]

LOL THE DOG

[blackysboy]

for fu@# sake stop with 1st 2nd 3rd

BS

[captainblackjack123]

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[babykitten550]

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[legocreationmaster]

RIP Grandma. 10.25.11

[1created1]

Hi guys,

For those of you lost or confused, maybe angry on your journey, this site may help you. It isn't for everyone, however, if it can help U cope with the loss of a loved one then that's way cool. See what you think: If U find it interesting, give yourself at least 3 months & listen to your inner voice or higher power. What you receive from this site can help heal you. It's about life over THERE and what it's like. Blessings! Google: The Padgett Messages also links with free e books : )

[gilgil1979]

This White boy 's acting sux and agrravates instead of helping.

[Danilko100]

Did he just search "counseling" in the iTunes Store?

[thelifeofjuneyankee]

umm, none of this would really help, especially if mental illnesses get in the way of trying to cope. she died at 10 am this morning (jan 2 2011). but because of my countless mental illnesses weighing me down as well, im not sure i can make it throught the funeral without wanting to just put myself in the casket and say g-grandma im coming with u! i just couldnt handle something like this. and because i get severe panic attacks frequently, the funeral does anything but help the situation :*O

[gothicgal44]

@depressedEmoGoth o get over it unless ur family but if ur not family no one cares

[gothicgal44]

@DevaCooper r u serious

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