coping with death
...umbness after first learning of a death, but there is no real order to the grieving process. 1. Response to loss 2. Unique B. There are 10 main mental emotions or symptoms people may experience. (www.nmha.org) 1. Denial 2. Disbelief 3. Confusion 4. Shock 5. Sadness 6. Yearning 7. Anger 8. Humiliation 9. Despair 10. Guilt C. There are also 10 main physical symptoms people may experience. 1. Stomach pain 2. Loss of appetite 3. Intestinal upsets 4. Sleep disturbances 5. Loss of energy 6. Anxiety attacks 7. Chronic fatigue 8. Depression 9. Thoughts of suicide 10. Obsession with the deceased D. Remember- it takes time to fully absorb the impact of a major loss; you never stop missing your loved one, but the pain eases after time and allows you to go on with your life. II. Coping with death is vital to your mental health A. There are many ways to cope effectively with your pain. (ww.uiowa.edu) 1. Seek out 2. Express feelings 3. Health 4. Accept life 5. Postpone changes 6. Patience 7. Seek outside help B. The best thing you can do is allow yourself to grieve. III. If someone you care about has lost a loved one, you can help them through the grieving process. A. It’s unhealthy to keep try and grieve alone. B. There are a few simple th...