Ways to deal with a child who has lost a loved one?

Ways to deal with a child who has lost a loved one?
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Aw.. good question.. talk about her followed by (or including) something pleasant? Sorry for your loss, jmah!
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Best way to deal with a child with abandonment issues?

Description : Best way to deal with a child with abandonment issues?

Last Answer : Spend time with the child. Just spend a great deal of time with her and everything will work out fine.

Is it normal to feel random sadness long after a loved one passes?

Description : Is it normal to feel random sadness long after a loved one passes?

Last Answer : I'm truly sorry for your loss. Your feelings are perfectly normal! When my mother passed (years ago), even after a few years, I would sometimes have to remind myself that she was no longer just a phone ... it's just a small thing that you would like to share that can remind you of things like that.

Do you want to be loved more than anything, yet push people away? What's up with that?

Description : Do you want to be loved more than anything, yet push people away? What's up with that?

Last Answer : answer:I don’t do it, but I assume others do it because they are afraid of getting hurt. You get what you give. Don’t be surprised if those you want to love you turn away if you keep pushing them away. No one likes a Debbie Downer.

Is there anything you can do to help a loved one in an abusive situation?

Description : Is there anything you can do to help a loved one in an abusive situation?

Last Answer : answer:I have never seen a violent abuse situation get better it only gets worse especially when the victim attempts to distance themselves from the abuser. I have seen one abusive realtionship get better when ... them and check in on them frequently. Be ready to call in outside help if need be.

For those of you that have lost a loved one, do you remember what their voice sounds like?

Description : For those of you that have lost a loved one, do you remember what their voice sounds like?

Last Answer : No : (

Those of you who have lost a loved one, how do you think that you life would different, if they were still around?

Description : Those of you who have lost a loved one, how do you think that you life would different, if they were still around?

Last Answer : I think about this a lot, because my sister was so disabled. I wonder what HER life would be like if she was still alive today. The thing is that in recent years they have made strides in both treatment ... me I didn't have permission to post it because you deleted the status, I copy & pasted. lol.

Has anyone lost a loved one to suicide?

Description : Has anyone lost a loved one to suicide?

Last Answer : Yes, I have lost 3 people to suicide. I think it is the most difficult way to lose a loved one, because it leaves you with so many questions. And often guilt, a lot of what if I could have said ... owe it to yourself to take it. I'm sorry for your loss, I hope your heart heals quickly. (hugs)

Why is it so comforting to talk at a gravesite to a lost loved one?

Description : Why is it so comforting to talk at a gravesite to a lost loved one?

Last Answer : I take comfort in talking to my Father who has passed, but i dont feel the need to do so at his gravesite. If he can hear me, he hears me wherever i am.

Is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?

Description : Is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?

Last Answer : Relationships that we go through change us permanently, irreparably… maybe for some those changes are too painful.. I’m thinking along the lines of “Eternal Sunshine” here. Maybe for some, many, it is better to have never loved at all.

After having lost a loved one (a few years ago), is it normal to shut down somewhat during the ********* holidays?

Description : After having lost a loved one (a few years ago), is it normal to shut down somewhat during the Christmas holidays?

Last Answer : The death of someone you love can hit you at the most unexpected times and for an undetermined number of years. Grief affects everyone differently but there are a lot of predictable wipe-outs. Do what is best for ... can be happy and then - pow!. You live with it always; it is what makes us human.

For those of you who have lost a loved one, how do you get through the holidays?

Description : For those of you who have lost a loved one, how do you get through the holidays?

Last Answer : One foot in front of the other. Find ways to focus on making it a better holiday season for other people, even though you feel empty and lonely. That helps me feel less lonely when I'm struggling ... in the holiday season, helps keep you close to your mom, and will be very meaningful for others.

Anyone who has lost a loved one; did you try grief counseling and if so, did it work for you?

Description : Anyone who has lost a loved one; did you try grief counseling and if so, did it work for you?

Last Answer : How do you view the subject of death? If you see it as a spiritual matter as well, you may want to, at the very least, confide in someone who shares aspects of your belief. A kind counselor can be ... hard,then how much more for a deceased loved one? I hope you find healthy ways to cope and vent.

For those who have lost a loved one, have you ever had the experience where dealing with their death is more difficult years later (then, say, right after they had past away)

Description : For those who have lost a loved one, have you ever had the experience where dealing with their death is more difficult years later (then, say, right after they had past away)

Last Answer : I think that in the beginning you still feel shocked, you make up in your mind that they're just not there, not dead, just elsewhere ( I did that when my brother passed away) but as more ... more pronounced you miss them more because now you know they'll never experience all that you have and will

In your opinion is it really better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all?

Description : In your opinion is it really better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all?

Last Answer : Only if you learn from it.

Can lost loved ones visit us in our dreams?

Description : Can lost loved ones visit us in our dreams?

Last Answer : answer:I’m so sorry about your friend. I might interpret this more simply – that you are thinking about this friend a great deal, and as a result you are dreaming about him. If you think about something a lot it tends to show up in a dream.

Have you ever lost touch with a friend/loved one?

Description : Have you ever lost touch with a friend/loved one?

Last Answer : answer:This happens when your young. I had a true, great friend while I was in high school. We were inseparable. We were constant in each other's lives all the way through our early 20s; we even ... you don't hold on too tight, you might find that what remains can evolve into something even better.

Do you get lost in the moment when you listen to music?

Description : Do you get lost in the moment when you listen to music?

Last Answer : Yupp. I agree with you.

Have you ever felt lost inside yourself?

Description : Have you ever felt lost inside yourself?

Last Answer : answer:I sympathize with your plight. Getting a job - heck just having a plan for a job - helped to straighten me out a bit. Do you still know who you want to be? If you do, you have a goal ... as many variable factors in life as we do these days. That's when you reach out to your support networks.

Can a person be seen as acting actively and yet, in actuality, be lost in a day dream?

Description : Can a person be seen as acting actively and yet, in actuality, be lost in a day dream?

Last Answer : No.

If you lost the media documenting your past, how much difference would that make?

Description : If you lost the media documenting your past, how much difference would that make?

Last Answer : It would be bad for me because I don’t have great memory.

If you lost your mind, do you think you would know?

Description : If you lost your mind, do you think you would know?

Last Answer : It depends 100% on which disabilities you acquire in the incident. There are many cases in which you wouldn’t know, and many cases in which you would. Almost all of these are documented in medical journals and textbooks.

How did you deal with the death of a dog you loved?

Description : How did you deal with the death of a dog you loved?

Last Answer : answer:So sorry to hear that. It is terrible to lose an animal friend. I remember looking for Prince next to my reading chair daily for months. Don't feel guilty; I'm sure you were a wonderful human companion ... know what's going on with them but we love them and they know it. Hold on to the love.

How do/did you deal with the death of a loved pet?

Description : How do/did you deal with the death of a loved pet?

Last Answer : answer:I absolutely hate that our pets have shorter lifespans than we do. With my whippet, I grieved that he would die for years ahead of his death. When he did die, I went totally numb. I missed him ... have with him is precious. I often think about losing him when he is curled next to me in bed.

How do you deal with uncertainty about the health of a loved one?

Description : How do you deal with uncertainty about the health of a loved one?

Last Answer : answer:My emotions are all over the map. Mostly I try to hold myself in check until all the facts are in. It is very important not to put your emotions on the patient to deal with. Find your support elsewhere.

Upon really stressful and overwhelming moments, how do you deal with living with and/or taking care of a close loved one who is sick and dying?

Description : Upon really stressful and overwhelming moments, how do you deal with living with and/or taking care of a close loved one who is sick and dying?

Last Answer : answer:Shortly before my surrogate Mom was diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer, I'd moved in the house to stay for a bit while looking for a new apartment. Then she saw the doctor. She was in the ... so I just bucked up. It was only after she died that the full span of my grief was released.

Say that you had to be around someone who treated your loved one (spouse/partner, family member, friend) poorly, how would you act around them? How would you deal with it?

Description : Say that you had to be around someone who treated your loved one (spouse/partner, family member, friend) poorly, how would you act around them? How would you deal with it?

Last Answer : If my loved one didn’t stand up for themselves, you better be damned sure I’d step in and put my foot down. I may be timid when it comes to a lot of things, but protecting my loved ones? No holds barred.

How do you deal with the anniversary of a loved ones death?

Description : How do you deal with the anniversary of a loved ones death?

Last Answer : Think about happy memories of the person and if it makes you feel better, visit the grave. If it was a family member, talk to other family members that day too. What time are you asking about?

How do you deal with a loved one who has an eating disorder?

Description : How do you deal with a loved one who has an eating disorder?

Last Answer : I think you can be there if he/she needs you while not enabling that behavior. Eating disorders often times arise as a way for the person to take control of something in their lives. I'd imagine a ... would have to deal with the deeper issues in their life if they want to stop the downward spiral.

What are some of the ways that you had commemorated your loved one's passing?

Description : What are some of the ways that you had commemorated your loved one's passing?

Last Answer : I planted a garden of daffodils and tulips for my mother which were what were blooming around the time that she died. I like that they come up every year for her. Also some day lillies ... planting things in memory of people because the plants live on, rather than bouquets of flowers that die.

What’s the best way to deal psychologically with the trauma from being strip searched?

Description : What’s the best way to deal psychologically with the trauma from being strip searched?

Last Answer : Welcome to Fluther. Righteous anger and outrage would be my go-to emotions in this case.

How do I get that sweet deal to get bumped ahead in university?

Description : How do I get that sweet deal to get bumped ahead in university?

Last Answer : I have personally never heard of anything of the sort.

How do you deal with people who fish for compliments out of insecurity?

Description : How do you deal with people who fish for compliments out of insecurity?

Last Answer : answer:I wish I knew more details. I think it may have been the right thing to do. I think she learned something, as her embarrassment showed. Yeah, we all learn at some point that fishing for compliments is not cool. So, anyway, do these pants make my butt look big?

How can I deal with someone who is too rational?

Description : How can I deal with someone who is too rational?

Last Answer : If I didn’t have to associate with someone like that, I wouldn’t. I would avoid him. I feel like I don’t have time to try to figure out people who may not be logical.

Why do some men have to make a big deal out of every day things?

Description : Why do some men have to make a big deal out of every day things?

Last Answer : Why do some women have to make a big deal out of every day things?

Best way to deal with pent up anger so that you don't take it out on others?

Description : Best way to deal with pent up anger so that you don't take it out on others?

Last Answer : The internet is the worst place to spend your time when you are angry. Getting outside and doing yard work or just relaxing helps me. I take my anger out on my garden claw.

How do you deal with someone who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder ?

Description : How do you deal with someone who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder ?

Last Answer : answer:Ooh, that's a tough situation. My mother has a personality disorder (she's Borderline), and it's hard to treat - even if the patient is willing. For this and other reasons, eventually ... . Rely on your own therapy to give you some coping strategies for those times when you must interact.

How do you deal with unappreciative family members who treat you like you do nothing when that's not true?

Description : How do you deal with unappreciative family members who treat you like you do nothing when that's not true?

Last Answer : Ignore him. His evaluation of you will never really mean anything about you, so stop trying to please him. Don’t engage in argument, just do what you are doing and don’t rise to reacting to his criticism. And don’t do anything for him directly.

How do you deal with fear?

Description : How do you deal with fear?

Last Answer : answer:I do, except I have given them a name, panic attacks and anxiety attacks. The feeling of wanting to run and flee is possibly an adrenaline rush that occurs at the time. Honestly ... to a fear stimulus. It becomes abnormal when it becomes debilitating or interferes with your daily functioning.

How do you deal with mood swings?

Description : How do you deal with mood swings?

Last Answer : You need a bud to take care of you. That makes a huge difference. I never knew how much until I found one.

Have you experienced anxiety? What has helped you to deal with it?

Description : Have you experienced anxiety? What has helped you to deal with it?

Last Answer : answer:Well, once when I was on an airplane, there was major turbulance. The pilot had told us that we were passing through a hurricane. It was torchure. And did I mention, I was by myslef? The ... And of course talking to the really hot guy next to me. I normally calm myself by reading as well.

How do professionals (e.g. teachers) deal with children that have developed a crush on them?

Description : How do professionals (e.g. teachers) deal with children that have developed a crush on them?

Last Answer : Sometimes they bang them.

How can you possibly know how to deal with a person who subconsciously feels they don’t deserve happiness?

Description : How can you possibly know how to deal with a person who subconsciously feels they don’t deserve happiness?

Last Answer : The person feeling that way has to do a lot of work on themselves to stop feeling like that and to find their self-worth. There’s only so much another person can do and I would think constant reassurance and such would get exhausting after a while.

How do you deal with your nervous energy?

Description : How do you deal with your nervous energy?

Last Answer : I either take a PRN or find some physical activity to do. Specifically, a big task with a small tool. Clean the kitchen with a toothbrush- see how fast you can go. Get moving and find an outlet that works- trial and error.

How to deal with 'intrusive music'?

Description : How to deal with 'intrusive music'?

Last Answer : i feel so sorry for you, having that song stuck in your head. I deal with the same thing a lot because the radio station at work just plays the same 20 songs so they get pounded into your brain. Best ... to some music i actually like for a while and then at least ill have a good song on my mind.

Have you ever had a thought you cannot form from words? How do you deal with it?

Description : Have you ever had a thought you cannot form from words? How do you deal with it?

Last Answer : That happens a lot, especially here. I will often think of a point that I want to put across but not know how to do so. It’s very frustrating. I usually just sit and wait until the inspiration comes to me.

How do you deal with something sad and disappointing and you can't get it out of your mind?

Description : How do you deal with something sad and disappointing and you can't get it out of your mind?

Last Answer : It just takes time .Alot of exercise helps me :)

What do you need to happen to deal with your childhood traumas?

Description : What do you need to happen to deal with your childhood traumas?

Last Answer : My personal ones? Hm I think I'm pretty much over them, really. Edit: Hang on, there's one thing that might count as a trauma that still gets in the way. I still sometimes feel ... ) In order to resolve that I would probably need to develop a better understanding what most people are like.

Family members who stress you out; how do you deal with them?

Description : Family members who stress you out; how do you deal with them?

Last Answer : For my own mental and physical health, I will deal with it once I move out by having very limited contact and not really thinking about them. Harsh? Maybe. But that’s what I’m going to do.

What are the major symptoms of Dysthymia? And what's the best way to deal with it?

Description : What are the major symptoms of Dysthymia? And what's the best way to deal with it?

Last Answer : I didn't even know there was a different term for it. It just means being in a bad mood and is a form of mild depression (ie just a step below clinical depression). It is ... by changing lifestyle, starting a hobby or just eating chocolate, whereas depression must be treated by a professional.