Tuesday, December 12, 2006

2nd post

Source:

Farrington, Jan. "Gone: when you lose someone you love.(YOUR RELATIONSHIPS)." Current Health 2, a Weekly Reader publication 33.1 (Sept 2006): 26(5). Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Thomson Gale. Centennial High School (MD). 12 Dec. 2006 .

"Any loss is a real wound." said by Earl Hipp.
This source discusses about how individuals feel and act when they lose someone they love.
This feeling isn't only felt by losing a boyfriend or a girlfriend, it can also mean a classmate, a family member, and etc.
If you are a friend of someone that has just loved a lost one, here are some suggestions on what to do in order to help your friend
not feel down. Never assume things because emotions of your friend will vary depending on what's running through their mind.
Be cautious of your friend's actions and thoughts such as big changed in behavior, risky actions, thoughts and talks of suicides, and substance abuse.
Don't bring up the loved one unless if your friend brings it up, but then don't go too far if you're going to discuss about it or rant.
Invite your friend out with your other friends and try go diverge their attention away from the lost loved one.
Or perhaps tell the loved one that was lost that he/she has not gotten over them and have them talk to that person.
No matter what, having a lost loved one talking to you "knocks"out the thought of the love one ignoring you.
You should just show that you care and be very cautious and positive about things. Be honest.
Don't rush trying to make your friend feel better because this feeling never goes away quickly. You must give it some time and space.
Tell your friend that if they ever want to talk about it, talk to you or anyone about it. The longer that individual holds it in, the longer
it will hurt and bother them.
Be the one to be there when a friend or acquaintence needs help.

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