Death+&+Grief

=Death & Grief = You may associate grief with the death of a loved one – and this type of loss does often cause the most intense grief. But any loss can cause grief, including:
 * * A relationship breakup
 * Loss of health
 * Losing a job
 * Loss of financial stability
 * A miscarriage || * Death of a pet
 * Loss of a cherished dream
 * A loved one’s serious illness
 * Loss of a friendship
 * Loss of safety after a traum ||

Bereavement is a normal response to the powerful stress of loss. The loss of others through death is a universal experience and it can be one of the most distressing events of our lives. Over 80% of college students report the death of at least one loved person in their lives—grandparents, parents, siblings, teachers, and friends.

Part of the grieving process.
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 * **Denial:**“This can’t be happening to me.”
 * **Anger:** “//Why//is this happening? Who is to blame?”
 * **Bargaining:**“Make this not happen, and in return I will .”
 * **Depression:**“I’m too sad to do anything.”
 * **Acceptance:** “I’m at peace with what happened.”


 * =**Talk to trusted people and discuss your feelings.**=
 * =**Do some thing positive for the community.**=
 * =**Express your feelings in a tangible or creative way**=

Don't be surprised if your friend doesn't want to talk. But if your friend does, it can help to remember and to talk about the good times when the person was alive. It's also OK for you to sometimes cry with your friend who feels so sad.

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=**Write poetry to try and express your feelings. (I.E)**=

sit alone At 3 am writing this ... thinking of the times we shared; all the memories we have; makes this so hard to bare. thinking of the father you were; and just how many hearts that cared.

Sean, just a few moments to say goodbye As my heart, body and eyes do cry.

Trying to look through this kaleidoscope of emotion Trying to handle an cope with this moment. Letting go of you............Is SO PAINFUL, because i LOVE YOU SO MUCH That feeling these feelings is leaving me crushed. You are my big brother NO one can EVER take your place! When I close my eyes all I see is your face!

Sean the time is ticking just one more minute to say goodbye

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 * **Get a hobby or two. Relax and have fun.**




 * **Exercise regularly.**
 * **Eat a balanced diet daily.**

 Also ALWAYS follow the Myplate

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 * **Talk with friends or someone you can trust about your worries/problems.**