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How to Talk About Death and Dying

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Death and dying is often difficult to talk about. Whether you are the person dying or if one of your friends or members of your family are. This article will give you tips on how to talk about both death and dying.


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    If someone you know has died, make sure you get time to think up things to say to people they knew.
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    Think about their death naturally. Don't blame yourself or wish it had been you.
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    Don't think of their death think about them in heaven.
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    Talk about things logically.
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    Say things as they are.
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    Don't blame anyone for the death.
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    Have some idea what to expect. Talking and facing death is a very daunting task for anyone. Whether you be the person dying or a friend or relative of the dying person.
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    Talk about the great things you have done in your life and how lucky you have been throughout your life.
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    Try to use words other than death or dying. Say passing away or something similar. This makes it seem less frightening.
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    Don't tell the person that their loved one is 'in a better place'. Most of the time, that will make things worse.

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Categories: Coping with Loss


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