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Death is a natural part of life. Every living thing in the world dies
at some point. However, for humans, it's something very painful. In
fact, it's so depressing that there are still so many who consider it
a taboo.
You may be going through some tough time right now. A relative or a
friend may be suffering from a terminal illness, and any moment from
now, he or she is going to die. As a loved one, you should prepare
yourself for the inevitable.
Though there's no definite way to deal with the possible loss, there
are some things you can do to soften the blow:
1. Don't treat them any different. A lot of people tend to change
their ways around a dying individual. Perhaps it's because they want
to show their great love and devotion. However, it's actually
recommended that you don't treat the dying any differently, but that
doesn't mean you should not make them feel as comfortable and as happy
as possible. The one thing they are looking for in the last chapter of
their lives is companionship and care, not really a lot of special
attention and sacrifice at your end.
2. Give them time to be alone. Many of the dying patients want to give
themselves time to be alone with their thoughts. Maybe they are also
trying their best to come to terms with their own deaths. As much as
you want to be with them all the time, it's only right that you
respect their wishes. That's how you can make them very comfortable.
Moreover, when you can see their fine with the idea of death, it
becomes much easier for you to accept the impending process.
3. Be with someone. Usually, you want to act strong and firm when
you're with the dying. That's actually good. The dying will certainly
want to see that you can definitely cope with the possible loss.
Nevertheless, never keep everything to yourself. If you feel like
you're ready to burst, go run and talk to someone. It can be a friend
or a family member. Pour your hearts out. By doing this, you begin the
grieving process, and it will be a lot faster for you to accept the
loss. Moreover, you can gain renewed strength from others.
4. Make use of affirmations. Affirmations or subliminal messages can
be utilized to help deal with a lot of personal issues, including loss
and grief. Subliminal messages, when used wisely, can help change
certain perspectives, especially if they are negative ones. Every
morning you may recite the following lines:
I accept the process of death.
I acknowledge my own grief.
I treasure the memories.
I value my life, and it compels me to move forward.
At first the words may sound hollow to you, but as they penetrate into
your subconscious, slowly you will learn to accept them as truths.
When you're depressed or lonely, you can tap on your subconscious and
be reminded by these subliminal messages.
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