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Grief Loss and Bereavement

Grief and bereavement are the result of losing something or someone that is emotionally significant to a person. Bereavement refers to the state of losing a loved one, while grief refers to the emotional and psychological reaction to the bereavement.

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What did Dean Martin die from?

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Dean Martin died of lung cancer and emphysema

Do people committ suicide because of family members?

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Yes I think they do. Right now I'm considering it for the same reason.

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Humans are extremely social animals, so yes -- isolate a human and thoughts of suicide are pretty normal. This happens with all humans and it happens all the time. Interestingly, cure the isolation and things often get a lot better all at once.

There's good new though. People often fail to form attachments with others due to a fear of embarrassment. If you're actually considering killing yourself, doesn't embarrassment become something of a non-issue?

In fact, if you're really considering killing yourself, aren't you in a nearly unique position where you can try most anything you want, including establishing contact, without fear of long term negative results? :}

This then would be the time to ask the Prom Queen out!

If I sound flip, please know I'm not -- I'm utterly serious about this. Before writing everything off, try some new approaches -- what's the risk?

Can I get an Illinois f.o.i.d. card after a mental health issue?

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You can, depending on what the mental health issue was. The recent legislation that went into effect June 2008 states that hospitals and mental health treatment centers only have to report people who pose a threat to themselves or others in the community, not everyone like previously. If you were suicidal/homicidal at the time of the mental health treatment, you have to wait 5 years before you can get a FOID card. Hope this helps! -Tara

I don't know where you're getting your information. The legislation that passed (Public Act 095-0564) does not state that mental health treatment centers only have to report people who pose a threat to themselves, others or the community. All mental health facilities are REQUIRED to enter the names of all persons admitted into the FOID reporting system, that DID NOT CHANGE!!. What changed is that now ALL public and private hospitals are required to report the name of any patient they deem a threat to themselves, the community etc.

To the original poster, if you are truthful on your application and denied, you can appeal the decision to the director of the ISP, and the case will be heard by an administrative law judge. Be prepared to bring in your your medical records and if there's any self destructive behavior documented or if it's documented you could be a threat to others, then you're on the waiting list for 5 years.

What is duramide?

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It is a very dangerous drug which is being used to lose weight fast. Side effects include, brain vertigo (blood shot eyes), dillusions(from depression/bad thoughts) and wrath (easily angered).

What do people do to cope with death?

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The best ways to cope with loss of a loved one are to share your feelings with people who will listen to them and not try to "fix" you, and cry when you need to.

Grief is our way of adjusting our world to life without the loved one. It is a normal process, and goes through predictable stages lasting from one to two years. It can be hastened by working your way through it and not fighting the process. Contact Hospice in your area for support, or your local mental health association.

How do you fall out of love with somebody?

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If you're asking this so you can do it, looks like you're already not in love with 'em

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Over time, you will lose your affection for this person if you have no contact with them. If you broke up unexpectedly, you may think about what you could have done differently and want to try again. You'll need to avoid thinking about that somebody at all, and, certainly stop any contact whatsoever for a few months, at least. Regrets may live on, but look forward rather than back.

Why does grief affect some people differently?

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Hi there, my name is kieran and I'll try and answer the question for you. I've interpreted the question as How to grieve, am i right?

grief is different to everybody and cant be defined but explained in general similarities. grief usually involves crying, illness and sadness.

  • people feel the lose of a person was there fault
  • people blame them self-es
  • people try and reason with the reality, for example "I'll be good if you come back"
  • disbelief
  • regrets
  • anger
  • hatred
  • a feeling of abandonment and loneliness's
  • people very often feel lost in life and wont know what to do with themselves. they will have an idea in mind like going for a walk but rather than getting up and going for a walk they will simply sit and think about all the difficulties of going on such a walk
  • happy
  • joy
  • peace
  • even contempt

The Five Stages of Grief ?

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It is traditionally agreed upon that there are five major stages of grief as originally outlined by Elizabeth Kubler Ross. These stages are the emotional phases that people pass through when dealing with the loss of a loved one but they are also felt during other types of losses like break-ups or the loss of a much-loved job or pet. The first phase is usually denial. This is when you are trying to figure out what's going on and don't want to admit that what has happened has really happened. Once you acknowledge that it has happened, you will feel anger about the fact that it has happened. This will be followed by trying to bargain (with yourself, someone else or whatever god you believe in) to prevent the loss from continuing to happen. When you realize that it's still going to happen, you go into depression. Those are the first four stages of grief. What many people don't realize is that we may move back and forth between all of these stages again and again while processing our loss. We may feel some far stronger than others. Eventually, we will have done all of the processing that we need to do and we will finally reach the fifth stage of grief which is acceptance.

How can you deal with the loss of your grandma?

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I am so very sorry that you your grandma has passed away. I was only eight years old when my grandma passed away and we were very close just like you and your grandma were. I cried and cried and couldn't understand why she had to leave.

The loss you are feeling is called 'grief' and all of us grieve when we lose someone we love very much and it's very normal. Sometimes people cry for days or weeks; question why their loved one had to die; then a person can get angry (sometimes at God) for taking the person they loved and then after awhile you will be at peace with the loss and be able to remember your grandma without feeling like your heart is breaking. You will be able to look at her pictures and all the fun you had and how kind and loving she was and only may have the odd tear rolling down your cheeks, but, your grandma is always with you (in your heart and soul) and don't forget the valuable lessons your grandma taught you throughout the time you had with her.

I don't know if you believe in God or not or what faith you are. I do believe that after most people pass away that they go to God and it's a wonderful place to be. They are at peace, no pain, and perhaps they can just look down upon the ones they love the most (your grandma looking down at you) and smile, knowing you will grow up to be a fine young person. Keep your grandma in your heart and remember the good things she taught you throughout your life and make her proud of you. You don't have to be famous for her to be proud of you, but just a loving, kind and understanding human being. Also your grandmother will go to heaven and look down at us. Did you ever want her to come to any of your basketball games or soccer games?? well now she can. Just remember even though you can't see her she can always see you

What is a Sentence with repress?

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When Trina saw the A on her math paper, she could not repress a squeal of delight. When Trina saw the A on her math paper, she could not repress a squeal of delight.

How do you cope with the death if a child?

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Everybody has their own personal way of grieving and you will find what yours is but start by remembering the good things and be forever grateful for the time you had with this person in your life and learn from what they brought to it. Don't be afraid to cry or laugh as this person would always want you to be happy remember. Also, just in case, make every good-bye very special, even if you're mad at that person. You never know.

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Take it one day at a time. Realize that you will never get over the person or the loss; however, you will learn to live without them. Reflect on the good times. And be thankful for the time you shared with them. Live your own life with passion and purpose knowning that each day really is a gift and there is no promise of tomorrow. I've lost my mom, dad, a sister and most recently a brother. It's hard. but, I am still blessed.

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Lots of prayer... this is the only thing that helped, me... Talk about that person as much as you feel comfortable with and keep them in your heart.

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Just do things you like to do and be happy. Soon you will forget about the family member's death. And don't worry, they won't be ashamed of you! They'll be happy because you are doing what you like to do!

What is an acceptable grieving period of a loved one?

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Whatever is right for you. No one else has a right to set limits for you, nor you for them. However, if grief is at an incapacitating level (interferes with normal dally functioning) after a couple of months, it would be a good idea to get some professional grief counseling -- never a bad idea in any case. Your local hospice center should be able to point you in the right direction. If not, contact your local mental health association. With all due respect, avoid clergy. They are seldom property trained to help resolve grief issues. A pity, but there it is.

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It helps to talk to others that have already gone through the grief process. If you have lost a child talking to other parents that have lost a child will help you because you can freely express yourself and they understand how you feel. If you are a new widow talking to other widows will help you to grieve and heal. There is nothing quite like the support of others that have already gone through the process. They can help you with your grieving time whatever that time should end up being.

It is a good idea to get some professional grief counseling if you find yourself going into a depression. Mental Health Association, Hospice and Churches have professionals so it's a matter of personal choices as to which institute you refer.

How do you deal with a friend's husband's death?

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It takes time...a lot of time. Know that it's ok to cry, it's ok to grieve and it's ok to hurt. It's all natural and even though it doesn't feel like it at first, that deep hole you feel is left inside you, it will get better. It takes time as I said but you will find that the eventually the sadness will turn into warm memories that make you smile through your tears. It will get better eventually. Believe that.

The 5 stages of greif?

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according to Elizabeth Kubler-Ross (1969) the 5 stages of grief are

denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance. These stages apply to any major loss, there is no specific order in which they are followed, some stages maybe repeated ,and not everyone goes through all 5 stages.

How do indians deal with death?

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In a traditional Native American funeral, the family takes care of their own dead. They make all the arrangements, including transporting the body, and utilize green burial techniques. Family members wash and dress the body, and place it in a shroud or wooden casket. While the body may be honored for two to four days before burial, embalming is avoided. With modern technology, the body is preserved prior to burial with refrigeration using dry ice.

What to wear to a funeral wake?

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something dark maybe blue green or black and nice shoes

What do you do when your dad dies?

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There are no right or wrong feelings... everyone grieves in their own way. There are the 7 stages of grief as I'm sure you have heard about or seen on tv... disbelief, anger, sadness, etc. My father died when I was very young and I never dealt with my feelings, if you can find someone, anyone to talk to, everything your feeling is normal no matter what those feelings are so don't be afraid to talk to someone, anyone. I'm sorry for your loss

Why do you dream of a family member dying?

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The death of a pet and family member have two different meanings:

Pets:

To dream of a pet dying (or already dead) suggests that something that you had thought was left in the past is coming back to haunt you.

Family Member or Loved One:

To dream about the death of a loved one suggests that you are lacking a certain aspect or quality that the loved one embodies.

What are refusal skills?

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Some refusal skills are to just say "no".

Another would be to walk away or leave any situation that is intending you to act on a bad impulse.

One more refusal skill is to tell the person/people/ect. that you are not interested in ______ and you'd appreciate it if they would stop acting/doing whatever it is when you're around.

What does it mean to dream of your dead brother who is bleeding from mouth?

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This dream could have very different interpretations depending on its emotional tone. If it is dark and terrifying, the blood might represent "blood on your hands," and it suggests that you feel as if someone is trying to put guilt on you. However, blood is also a symbol of life, in the biblical sense that "the life is in the blood." In that case, a joyful, peaceful dream could indicate that you are receiving life, love and healing from someone, in much the same way that we receive the "blood of Christ" in the Eucharist.

How can I control my emotions at a funeral?

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Except that whoever died their time was up...and if they were old especially. and have comfort in the fact that they had a good life were good to their family and friends and society...and if neither of the above are true..then they're not worth cryin over!

Usually, people that cant stop crying at a funeral or in general is because there are over run by emotions. sadness. when a person passes away its very sad because you wont see that person again. depending on you beliefs until you see them again in heaven etc.... your remembering the times and things you've shared together etc.. in which is very emotional.

What does it mean when you dream of yourself dying?

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It doesn't mean anything specific. What's important is how you felt during the dream. Were you scared of something? Were you accepting death? This is a glimpse into your own mind.

Common superstitions say dreaming of death means that someone in your family is going to have a baby. Such old superstitions have no basis in fact.

Dreams are your own thoughts which other people can't read.

Consider: Has anything special happened to you recently?

Also consider: Do you think about dying when you are awake?

To dream about the death of a loved one, suggests that you are lacking a certain aspect or quality that the loved one embodies. Ask yourself what makes this person special or what do you like about him. It is that very quality that you are lacking in your own relationship or circumstances. Alternatively, it indicates that whatever that person represents has no part in your own life.

To dream of your own death, indicates a transitional phase in your life. You are becoming more enlightened or spiritual. Alternatively, you are trying desperately to escape the demands of your daily life. To dream that you die in your dream, symbolizes inner changes, transformation, self-discovery and positive development that is happening within you or in your life. Although such a dreams may bring about feelings of fear and anxiety, it is no cause for alarm and is often considered a positive symbol. Dreams of experiencing your own death usually means that big changes are ahead for you. You are moving on to new beginnings and leaving the past behind. These changes does not necessarily imply a negative turn of events. Metaphorically, dying can be seen as an end or a termination to your old ways and habits. So, dying does not always mean a physical death, but an ending of something. On a negative note, to dream that you die may represent involvement in deeply painful relationships or unhealthy, destructive behaviors. You may feeling depressed or feel strangled by a situation or person in your waking life. Perhaps your mind is preoccupied with someone who is terminally ill or dying. Alternatively, you may be trying to get out of some obligation, responsibility or other situation. To see someone dying in your dream, signifies that your feelings for that person are dead or that a significant change/loss is occurring in your relationship with that person. Alternatively, you may want to repress that aspect of yourself that is represented by the dying person. Also, in certain Asian countries where people are believed to have a limit to how long they live; it is believed that the person dying is gaining an extra year of life.

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I've heard that if you dream of a death you'll receive a message from the living. Like, you might get an email, a card or letter from someone you haven't heard from for a long time.

What does it mean when you dream about being with a friend that has passed away?

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Dreaming of the deceased is a perfectly natural part of the mourning process, and can recur long after the actual death. Dreams allow the subconscious mind to work through the struggle of accepting the friend's loss, and help the emotions to adjust to sorrow and changes in life. See the link below for further examples and discussion.

Why do Hindus wear white at funerals?

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okay basely if you are wearing black you are sending off bad energy to the dead body that is in the room , white sends off good energy , wearing black is against the religion but no one really nows because the stupid Christan people tired to change the Hindu belief