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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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How do you stand your grandma dying?
You give it time, and you busy yourself with things that would have made your grandma proud. You will never get over missing her. But you WILL get over the pain - it is a natural part of being a human being.
Cutters are people who find comfort in harming themselves. They will usually take a sharp object, such as a razor, and cut themselves. It helps them feel better, without realizing the harm they are causing themselves. These people usually become addicted to cutting, like alcoholics are addicted to drinking. It can potentially lead to suicide if they take the urge to slit their wrist. Usually, intense counseling and therapy sessions are needed to get away from this unhealthy habit.
How do you keep your friend that's six to not be depressed?
You can do nothing about his depression. Since you put this question into grief and loss, it is possible that he has good reason. Be a good listener, and try to include him in activities with your friends and family. The chances are good that he will get over it. You might also discuss your concerns with a good adult listener, like your school nurse or guidance counselor, or a trusted teacher.
People grieve the loss of a relationship in much the way as they mourn the death of a loved one, but there is the added feeling of betrayal and anger and above all, hurt. Let yourself in on your emotions; don't try to deny them. Take some time to heal; even if you were the one who initiated the divorce, you will be in emotional pain for awhile, and if it was your ex-spouse who initiated it, you must feel devastated and even doubt whether you are worthy of being loved. Well, being divorced does NOT mean you are not worthy of being loved, nor does it mean you cannot eventually fall in love again with someone new.
But don't go throwing yourself into a rebound relationship; I know the hard way how disastrous those can turn out to be!
Instead, let yourself mourn. You'll pass through stages of loss, and you'll feel very angry for awhile. Use that anger to energize yourself: follow new interests, explore your community, live your life.
Gradually you will be able to rebuild your life as a single person. If there are children, be sure your visitation or custody rights are being seen to properly.
When you feel that you are strong enough to live a happy life on your own, ironically, is the point at which you are truly free to fall in love again. Good luck.
- Many individuals feel if an individual does not cry over the loss of a loved one that they do not feel the great pain of that grief, but not true! Some people can cry openly while other people suppress their grief by not crying; perhaps not wanting to talk about it or appear that the loss never happened, but, individuals such as this do indeed deal with their grief, but just in a more private part of their lives. Some individuals may be in shock; do not believe that person has passed away and it will take time for them to get through this part of grief in order to admit their loved one is indeed dead. No one has the right to gauge how another individual deals with the death of a loved one.
It means you are having olifactory illusions. The tragedy of the death make have trigger an association with the deceased.
It is not mystical nor unusual, but it is rare.
---I think you meant an olfactory hallucination. They are rare, and certain associations between different parts of the brain can "trick" you into thinking you smell things or hear things, or see things. The olfactory pathway is connected to several parts of your brain, including the amygdala. The amygdala's strong association with emotion may have something to do with an olfactory hallucination such as yours, depending on which emotional you were in at the time. That is just a theory of mine.
AND Despite my scientific background:
My mother always told me that you smell flowers right before, or near the time of someone's death. I've experienced it. I believe her.
What to write on a card to someone dying?
If someone is dying, then you don't want to send a sympathy card. You should use a thinking of you card, and write something comforting or positive. Here are some examples of what to write when someone is dying:
"I was thinking of you, and I was hoping that you are having a good day. I am praying for you."
"I want you to know that I am thinking of you at this time."
Do people ever go crazy after someone close to them has died?
- Most people who grieve over someone very close to them that have died feel they may go crazy, but seldom do. Grief is such an intense feeling that sometimes a person suffering from the grief may feel they are losing control; become depressed; feel lost and bewildered without them; may fill their grief with over-eating or not eating enough; cry constantly. It is a good thing when one feels such intense grief to phone Mental Health and find a counseled group of people who are grieving so he/she no longer feels so alone in their grief and can find tools through the counseling process to deal with their intense grief. Time does heal.
Is having someone kill you the same as suicide?
The issue is whether you want to die, not how it happens.
What does the word greif mean?
I would say grief is the feelings of sadness and loss you have for a loved one who has passed away. Often this grief will consume most of your thoughts and you can't seem to think about much else. However, it is somewhat good to feel grief at some point because it proves that you really loved someone that much to care.
How do you respond when someone says so sorry for your loss?
The accepted proper way to respond to a person expressing their sympathy for your loss (as far as "etiquette" goes) is to simply say "Thank You".
What is the best remembrance to send to a friend when their parent dies?
A "Thinking of you" card that they can display and keep with a small note saying that you haven't forgotten what day it is and if they need anything they know where you are and maybe some flowers or call and see them.
You have had several deaths in your family this year - how long for grief recovery?
The grieving process usually takes at least two years.
If you are not receiving grief counseling, please consider speaking with your local Mental Health Association about the possibility. They can help you find a practitioner. Grief counseling is a specialized field, and even most clergy (and certainly most friends) are not skilled in its application. Counseling can greatly ease the process, and help prevent it from being stalled someplace along the way. Keep in mind that grief is a process, not an event. (The writer's wife is a grief counselor.)
I'm sorry for your loss. It is, in fact, a dream about you. You are understandably still longing for him, and don't want him to be gone. It is only a hunch that you lost him within the last year or two.
What to send instead of flowers for a funeral?
well u could a card or make a nacklace that's says the person who died name on it
If your sibling dies in another state how do you claim the body?
if the conditions are merely what you say. then in India the police can be written to, by inward letter that death has taken place. that no fowl play is suspected.
that if an atopsy is requested, it carries weight, with the police who can do this without your consent if the state doctor opinion so.
(police cannot certify death)(a doctor has to be called by you or the police, which the doctor then decides the nature and probable cause of death. this is a very sensitive fact when burial is concerned, and the body may be exumed.
the facts can come before the coroner who may or may not oder a pm.
if there is no objection, or demand for pm. body is handed over to the local judictriction police station, who can hand over the body and certificate of (pm report / cause of death), natural / unnatural death.
and the body can be sent by herse, ship or plane, as the case may be in the carriage of goods, liken to body parts, as whole body.
this is merely my own finding, it may not be a universal fact.
What do you get for Bereavement leave in Ontario according to employment standards?
3 days with pay, any more and it is taken off any vacation time left first
What are some ways to support individuals through the bereavement process?
By allowing them to grieve in which ever way they can or want to. Everything they will experience will be normal. Give them comfort when it is needed and space when they want it. Suggest a drive away for fresh air away from prying eyes. Do their shopping for them, pay their bills for them, keep guests company and make the tea. Make life easier for them to deal with the grief withut worrying about mundane tasks. but NEVER arrange a funeral or make any plans about their loved ones without their knowledge and permission.
How do you help a loved one grieve?
Grieving is the most personal experience possible. It's a complex process of dealing with our own relationship with the deceased, facing our own demons, acknowledging our own mortality, dealing with the guilt associated with how we interacted with the deceased, and somehow facing the realization that the person that you love is gone and will never again be with you.
People will try to console you by saying things like, "God must have wanted her." Or, "She's in a better place now." Or any of the other trite sayings that are so inappropriate when someone is going through the worst possible experience in life. The reality is that it's a process that affects the very essence of an individual. Saying the wrong thing is worse than saying nothing.
If you want to be a friend to someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one:
First - recognize that you cannot possibly understand what he or she is going through.
Second - don't try to make it better. You can't. All you will do is alienate someone by trying to change what can't be changed. Many people, in circumstances such as this, will not react because they don't want to seem ungrateful for your attention, but the reality is that it hurts and there is nothing that you can do to make it better.
Third - just be there. Be a friend. Say "I'm sorry," but don't try to indicate in any way that you understand. Hugs are very appropriate. Sometimes people who are going through a very bad time dealing with their loss will feel alienated. Many people seem to avoid someone who is grieving. Maybe they feel that it is contagious; maybe they are so uncomfortable being around that extreme emotional pain that they avoid the person.
Fourth - try to understand that in many cases they are going through a physical pain as well as an emotional pain. While the pain never really goes away, they will eventually learn to deal with it. That's probably not a good thing to tell them right at the moment, but many people who are going through that kind of loss may not WANT the pain to go away right now. It's a reminder that something incredibly important has happened. That their life has changed forever.
After an appropriate amount of time, it may be necessary for some people to get medical or psychological help to deal with that kind of loss. The brain chemistry changes after being depressed for an extended period of time. Sometimes a person needs a little help getting back to normal. But don't even suggest that for a month or two.
ADDED 11-06-10 by MyGriefSpace.Net
COMPANIONING is the most successful way to help a loved one. Walk beside them on their journey with grief and listen more than you talk. It's okay to share your own experiences, but do not make comparisons because everyone's journey is different. They will need to talk about it long, long after many friends and family are tired of hearing about it and have faded away as resources for support, and it is not abnormal for them to still be talking about it a year or more down the road.
Do not take anything personally. Sometimes grievers are volatile, argumentive and angry for no apparent reason. Sometimes they will need space to grieve alone. And sometimes they will need to cry at times that make you uncomfortable such as in public, at work, etc. They will always need your unwavering support and encouragement to make their way forward. Do not wait for them to contact you, and instead contact them regularly for as long as needed.
And very importantly, remember that their loss is forever. Their loved one is never coming back and they will need to wean themselves from the living connection they had with their loved ones. And sometimes healing can feel to them like they are leaving their loved ones behind. They will not get over it through it or around it. Instead they will very slowly learn how to live with it, but it will likely always present certain challenges and sadness in their lives.
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Can grief cause diarrhoea and vomiting?
It is not usual, but may happen, depending of some individual factors.
What does the sheath of wheat represent at a funeral?
Sheaf of wheat is symbolic of the harvest. Death, in many cultures is known as the reaper, the harvester of souls. The wheat has been harvested and so has the dead persons soul.
