BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY There comes an instance when everyone has to face a situation wherein it happens in a wrong time. It may even occur in the most unanticipated moment. Some people believe that it happened because it was bound and was supposed to take place, while others think it is purely unfair because no certain preparations were made. An adequate scenario for these beliefs is death. What is death? Basically, death is the end of life. It means being unable to see a person for a very long period of time. Surely, death is inevitable, yet the loss of a close friend or family member always showers us with a range of emotions. One day we might desperately try to avoid the pain, anxiety and feelings of helplessness we feel when a loved one dies. All great things must end, even life. Though that does not necessarily mean that losing a loved one would mean losing yourself too. Learn on how to move forward. Moving forward does not mean forgetting about the loved one who died. Enjoying life again does not imply that the person is no longer missed but rather that your grief has run its course. A common cause of death these days are made by natural calamities. It may either be storms, thunderstorms, earthquakes, landslides and so much more. All of them may cause a great impact on someone’s life. One aspect that these calamities share in common is that they come in the most fear-provoking and unforeseen way ever imagined. Most of the time, news patrols would tell the people about updates of an incoming storm; its kilometers per hour, the gustiness of its wind and even the areas that it would greatly affect but sometimes, news are not enough to make us well-prepared. One example fit for this is the Typhoon Haiyan which brought destruc... ... middle of paper ... ...Elsevier Inc. Larano, C.(2013). Typhoon’s Economic Impact on Philippines Likely to be Minimal.Retrieved from http://blogs.wsj.com/searealtime/2013/11/30/typhoons-economic-impact-on-philippines-likely-to-be-minimal/ Huang, J.(2000).Death: Cultural Traditions.Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/wnet/onourownterms/articles/cultural.html Kendra, C.(2014). Integrity Versus Despair:Stage Eight of Psychosocial Development. Retrieved from http://psychology.about.com/od/psychosocialtheories/a/integrity-versus-despair.htm Magpile, C. M.,(2007). Ang Bayan Kong Pilipinas.Makati City Philippines: DIWA LEARNING CENTER. Blaze, J.(2013).Filipinos Are Known To Be Resilient. Retrieved from http://www.bubblews.com/news/246989-filipinos-are-known-to-be-resilient-people Helpguide.org(2012).Coping with Grive and Loss. Retrieved from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/grief_loss.htm
Death comes to all in the end, shrouded in mystery, occasionally bringing with it pain, and while some may welcome its finality, others may fight it with every ounce of their strength. Humans have throughout the centuries created death rituals to bring them peace and healing after the death of a loved one.
For some, coping with death is the end of a journey, but to others, it is the beginning of change. The novel, The Hero's Walk, explores the meaning of this statement through the death of Maya. Because of her death, the people who are close to her, such as her father, Sripathi, begin to suffer. However, he eventually experiences a positive change after coping with her death. In Anita Rau Badami's novel, The Hero's Walk, Maya's death is a major turning point which affects the life of Sripathi; ultimately, this loss contributes to his major character development.
D-The patient arrived on time for his session. Reports being stable on his dose and reports he hasn't used any illicit drugs since his last encounter with this writer. This writer discussed with the patient about the grieving process as the patient lost his brother due to his diabetes and having a second heart attack. This writer discussed coping skills dealing with the loss. Furthermore, the patient is looking forward to attend the cocaine group today at 9am.
Death is part of the circle of life and it's the end of your time on earth; the end of your time with your family and loved ones. Nobody wants to die, leaving their family and missing the good times your loved ones will have once you pass on. In the Mercury Reader, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross “On the Fear of Death” and Joan Didion “Afterlife” from The Year of Magical Thinking” both share common theses on death and grieving. Didion and Kübler-Ross both explain grieving and dealing with death. Steve Jobs commencement speech for Stanford’s graduation ceremony and through personal experience jumps further into death and how I feel about it. Your time is on earth is limited one day you will die and there are many ways of grieving at the death of a loved one. I believe that the fear of death and the death of a loved one will hold you back from living your own life and the fear of your own death is selfish.
Death is not a concept that is well grasped or understood but we all know the cycle of life, we live and we die. We do not know how and we do not know when, our fate is laid out for us, we just learn to accept it because it is just how it goes. Some are lucky enough to live a healthy life with few to none complications and some find themselves fighting for their lives because of a terminating illness or severely injured from any type of accident. In an act of pain, torture, agony and knowing there is no hope for survival why can it not be you that has the upper hand in deciding when it is time to say goodbye.
No alternative exists for death, nor does the time in which death occurs revoke that the death actually occurred. Death shocks mankind beyond reason. Man knows he will die eventually, but because the time that death wants man does not match when man wants death, death with surprise all.
The "right to die" argument is building moral, ethical and legal issues. The proponents for physician aid in dying are arguing from the perspective of compassion and radical individual autonomy. However, we cannot take the life of another human being in our hands and play the role of God. The case against physician-assisted suicide, which is essentially a moral case ("thou shall not kill; thou shall not help others to kill themselves"), is straightforward and clear.
For others, the healing process can be much more complicated. Loss affects each individual differently and for some, the hurt stays for a long time. Grief can develop into something known to psychiatrists as Complicated Grief. Complicated Grief is when after a certain span of time, the one mourning has still yet to accept what has happened to them. They are stuck in the same state of mourning as they were the day their event happened. When grief becomes complicated, it develops into clinical depression. “Remember, grief can be a roller coaster. It involves a wide variety of emotions and a mix of good and bad days. Even when you are in the middle of the grieving process, you will still have moments of pleasure or happiness. With depression, on the other hand, the feelings of emptiness and despair are constant.” (Smith and Segal 2017). Someone with clinical depression has trouble moving on past their heartbreak, and they dwell on it every day of their life. Someone with clinical depression or complicated grief also might have trouble communicating their feelings. Those with depression often have trouble distinguishing what exactly it is about their event that hurts them so much. It is important for those around the one hurting are sympathetic and ready to comfort and listen to their hurting loved
One thing that we often hear is that “death is just a part of life.” So often in our day and age do we hear people utter these words. However, death is far more significant and impactful than some would allege. True death is not merely a time when we cease to exist; it is an entombment, a mindset in which we are dead to this world. Throughout our lives, it is true that we can all be dead in one way or another, but it does not have to be that way. When we have our eyes opened to what death actually is, it is far easier to grasp what the true meaning of life is, and to embrace it. Often, we will come across individuals who are enveloped in death and others who are immersed in true life. The shadow of death and entombment lies upon some, encompassing
There are hundreds of natural disasters that occur on the earth on a yearly basis. Some natural disasters are more severe than other natural disasters. disasters include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis. These disasters cause great trauma, stress, major property damage and sometimes death. Natural disasters is any catastrophic event that is caused by nature or the natural processes of the earth. The severity of a disaster are measured in lives lost, economic loss, and the ability of the population to rebuild. The bigger, the population the disaster hits, the more repairs needed. In many cases, these major events are heartbreaking to watch, let alone to experience. (“Natural disasters,” n.d.)
Now that I know what death is, I can define it from my perspective. I think death is an aspect of life that everyone will experience. It is the last phase of a person’s life but there is an after death life as some people believe. No one knows when death will knock his door because death does not ask a person’s permission to take his life. It is the time you lose everything you have worked so hard and earned in your life. In addition, many of your beloved people will lose you and miss you.
People cope with the loss of a loved one in many ways. For some, the experience may lead to personal growth, even though it is a difficult and trying time. There is no right way of coping with death. The way a person grieves depends on the personality of that person and the relationship with the person who has died. How a person copes with grief is affected by the person's cultural and religious background, coping skills, mental history, support systems, and the person's social and financial status.
Death is the one great certainty in life. Some of us will die in ways out of our control, and most of us will be unaware of the moment of death itself. Still, death and dying well can be approached in a healthy way. Understanding that people differ in how they think about death and dying, and respecting those differences, can promote a peaceful death and a healthy manner of dying.
What is death? What makes death such an avoided subject? According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, death is defined as: the permanent cessation of vital functions; the end of life. So maybe we fear death and death’s process because the thought of life ending is unbearable or because we know little about the dying process and naturally, as humans, we fear the unknown. These all may be true and in most cases probably are. But if one was to take a look at death and the process and consider the true meaning of that very moment in one’s life, maybe we would view it differently and maybe, just maybe, see life itself in a whole new way?! Marie de Hennezel, in her book Intimate Death defines death as . . . “our life’s culmination, it’s crowning moment and what gives it both sense and worth” (xi). She sheds light on the positive side of death, the part no one thinks about or acknowledges. And she shows us that death can in fact make us see how amazing life can be. In his book, The Body Silent, Robert Murphy shares with us the changes in life and actions of society when faced with the process of death.
Death is something that causes fear in many peoples lives. People will typically try to avoid the conversation of death at all cost. The word itself tends to freak people out. The thought of death is far beyond any living person’s grasp. When people that are living think about the concept of death, their minds go to many different places. Death is a thing that causes pain in peoples lives, but can also be a blessing.