five stages of death or grief

I'm living it right now and to be honest, I am aware of 5 to 7 steps or stages of the grief process, but they don't matter, because you survive one day at a time ....baby steps, and not time frame, since everyone heals at their own pace. It's been 2 years for me and I do feel better, but I am not yet completely healed...it takes a long time.

Whether the departure of a loved one is sudden, or has been anticipated over a period of time, we experience a powerful and complex range of emotions of grief – including disbelief, shock, anger, hatred, guilt, loss of faith, fear of the future, loneliness, regret.

//grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/ 1) Denial 2) Anger 3) Bargaining 4) Depression 5) Acceptance Hope this helps.

Hi, When did your mother pass? Did you live with her? Were you very close? That is ..did you visit often and talk on phone frequently? Or, were you emotionally close, but not the type to confer regularly. Answering these questions will help us help you. Need to have a bit more information to be supportive. Judy's advice is sound. You may have already seen a counselor. Hope so. It is awful to wake feeling alone and panicky.

To help ease this journey, you may want to Google the 5 stages of grief so you will know that all your feelings are normal. Take care of yourself during this difficult time. See your doctor when you can and may the winds of peace enter your heart.

Death is cruel and unmerciful and it will be necessary for you to experience the stages of the grief process, which will be very difficult, but necessary to heal. I had 7 deaths in 8 month's in 07', which included my mother dying in my arms of CHF and diabities, brother in law the following week, future father in law the following week, my wedding had to be postpone, mom, best friend who attended her wake and burial, my brother loss a baby 2 wks. before Christmas and I loss my job also.

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss of your grandson. Congenital heart disease in a newborn baby is not usually detected during pregnancy unless a fetal echocardiogram is done. After birth, it is usually detected by a heart murmur. It would be very unusual for an ASD alone to cause the death of a newborn, and in fact, it is uncommon for an ASD even to cause severe symptoms in babies or young children.

That's so hard to lose a person we had a deep friendship with. We miss them so much and while time dulls it, it never goes away. And when we are periods of our life in which we are lonely or it's hard, we think of how much better it would be to have them to talk to. I don't know how he died. Maybe you are right, maybe you are wrong. It sounds like the issue is legally settled. I hope he wasn't murdered. But it is all so tragic. It's been many years.

He says it is a necessary process to feel the grief. I am sure if it is out of control a short term thing might be ok, or some very good support if you are lucky enough to have it. It also depends on the type of death that happened you are grieving about. There are a lot of good support groups out there these days, so I wish you well and sorry to hear about your loss. It would be a good idea to let your Dr. know this as well.

I'm right there with you.

When we experience a death, only time will heal a broken heart and it will be necessary to experience the stages of the grief process, which will be very difficult, but necessary to heal. If you feel that your grief has become debilitating and you are not able to function at work or as a human being then I recommend that you contact your physician and discuss your situation and only he/she can diagnose, evaluate and determine proper medication if necessary.

t say it is much much easier this time around but I have a complete understanding of the Stages of Grief which were studied and written about by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in her book, "Death and Dying", which is a classic in the field of psychology. One of the Stages of Grief is Anger. And anger that can be this deep turned inwards can lead to depression. I have experienced this firsthand and had to work through it.

It takes lots of time to go through the stages of grief. I also read lots of books on how others made it through and the stages you have to go through. You will make it through to the other side. However, you need to feel what you are feeling and let it all out. I MUST suggest again, the "Grief counseling group". My best to you.

Communications with deceased family members or friends take many forms including seeing them, hearing their voice, feeling them touch you, smelling their cologne, perfume or a favorite flower, sensing their presence or experiencing signs such as electronics turning off and on spontaneously, finding coins in unexpected places with the year of their birth or death, and seeing the deceased in vivid dreams.

No one can be fully educated about grief, but everyone will sooner or later meet it in their lives. The loss of a parent IS the hardest loss, next after loosing a child, and how it happened does matter to you. Vent how much you like! The walls in here are soundproof.

My father died from cancer on April 11th. Then my grandfather died from a brain tumor on June 9th. I went through a heavy grief period. Then I felt I came out the other side. I seem to have accepted my Grandfather's death, as he lived a full life of 89 years. My dad, not so much. He owned a large farm and all his farm machinery and things left at his house we did not want are up for auction this weekend.

Thanks for your post. I can relate to the grief. My mom passed from her addiction Xmas day 2007. I did not become an addict myself until after her death. But here I am. The difference is that I WILL beat my demons before they beat me.

I really believe that as you come to accept your moms passing, as you move through the stages of grief, that you will find your anxiety growing weaker. It is really good to "see" you again, but I wish it was under these sad circumstances. Just keep telling youself that you beat this before and you will again! And you know that we are always here if you want to talk. Stay strong, Cali...........like you always have.

It almost feels as if I have moved into a new level of grief. For the first 3 weeks I was miserable most of the day and was thinking about death constantly.

I would imagine counseling would help depending on the circumstances of the situation. There are different types of therapy. Grief, trauma, OCD and so on.

s girl and looked after him the last 15 years. The last almost eight years my dad lived with us after the death of his second wife. He was diagnosed with end stage lung disease in December of 08. As his health declined I was his caregiver. I have been a nurse for most of my life. He did not want to go to a nursing home or a hospital. He wanted to die in my home, which after all those years became his home too. I honored his wishes. He died with me at his side and holding on to him.

It's a sad thing when the Commander in Chief exposes our soldiers to unnecessary risks. The rules of engagement are endangering our soldiers and inhibiting their ability to do their job. I'll say it again. Civilians should not be dictating battle tactics. Generals should be allowed to do their job. It's a sad day when our President doesn't have a problem with putting our soldiers in such unnecessary danger. What's next?

I am now as ready as I can be to deal with my grief and loss issues but when I made an appointment to receive counseling I was told my health insurance would only pay for he first three sessions which would be a waste of time. My grief and loss issues are extensive and can not be deal with in 3 sessions. Do you know of any counseling center that offer free or very discounted counseling from very qualified counselors?

s death was sudden and tragic when she was young and I was young. My grief was of the sort that I felt nothing, was numb or I was in utter despair and I was in that state for a year. Finally I did seek help for it. So, if you get to that point, know that professionals are out there to help you. Please know I'll be thinking of you and wish you peace.

I understand that it is very soon, but for me, this man has made a world of difference in my grieving process and has been a comfort or my younger three children. My question is would it be better to end the relationship to suffice my son, ease him into it by not sharing a bedroom with my friend, or insist he learn to cope with it in a healthy way? He is in therapy, but seems to be continuing to obsess over it.

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