There’s not really a correct way to deal with a passing… People all grieve differently, by either going out of their way to find answers on their death, isolating themself, or just forgiving and forgetting the things that happened in the past.
I decided to choose this topic because it really captures most of what we did this term. It explores how people cope with the loss of a loved one’s passing.
Area One: Reacting to Death
You may notice that some people around you seem to be much more affected by the death, while others are not bothered by it. Don’t think they do not care. A family member may find comfort in staying busy and focusing on other things—this is just the way you can deal with death. Grieving is a very personal thing. You may also find that everyone around you has some sort of advice about moving on. This advice might not be good enough for you. But remember, they are just trying to help. Whether they also went through this situation or not.
1.) Be Aware of Common Reactions to Death.
When someone dies, you may experience physical reactions such as dizziness, vomiting, or feeling like you might vomit, numbness, confusion, headaches, body aches, trouble sleeping, or an overwhelming desire to sleep. You may also feel emotional reactions like sadness, confusion, denial, anger, and guilt. How you grieve can depend on several factors, including your relationship with the person who passed away, their age, their health at the time of death, and whether you expected the death.
2.) Anticipate the Different Stages of Death
Most people go through different stages of grief, but there is no set time frame or right way to experience them. You might not go through all the stages, and that’s okay. The stages of grief include:
1. Denial – ” This can’t be true. She was just so happy before. ”
2. Anger – Wanting to seek out revenge or start smashing stuff.
3. Bargaining – ” Take me and give her back. ”
4. Depression – ” How will I continue alone?”
5. Acceptance – “She’s in a better place now.”
It’s common to feel angry or out of place if others around you are feeling differently about the loss. Remember not to punish yourself for your feelings; just know that your emotions may come and go.