Living Through Death and Depression
Death is perhaps the only thing no human being willfully thinks about. The only reason we think about death is when we attend a funeral, mourn a loved one, or if we ourselves have to face death. Death is part of human experience and is considered by some to be a rite of passage to the life beyond. Many fear death due to its utter mystery and elusiveness. As a subject, it is very difficult to study, measure, and understand since death belongs to the metaphysical realm. It is an enigma that can only be explained only by those who have passed through it. And how can those who have passed onto the state of death return to explain its mysteries to the living? Still, we believe that these explanations can be heard only when we too pass through the gates of death.
In biology, death is defined as âthe state of a thermodynamic system in which it cannot organize autonomously the energy from the environment.â For Buddhists, death is but part of an eternal âstreamâ of consciousness. Death is merely an inescapable part of human suffering. Death is very central to Buddhism because it is said that it is what prompted Gautama Buddha to ponder about the futility of life and material possessions.
Like Buddhism, Hinduism teaches that death is a process that is as natural as the earth, sun, sea, and the sky. Hindu beliefs also focus on the certainty of reincarnation, a process where a human being is reborn over and over again.
For Christianity, death is seen as a passage to the eternal blessings of God and an entrance to the pearly gates of heaven — but only for true believers. While death is expected to cause sorrow, Christian doctrine teaches that the faithful should also rejoice in the certainty of salvation for true believers.
Regardless of faith or philosophy, death is universally seen as a cause for grief and depression. It is the one thing that bounds all human beings together. The grave is where all human beings are headed, regardless of nationality, faith, culture, and belief.
Based on decades of research and observation, people undergo five stages of mourning. The first step is denial and isolation. This stage is where a person denies the death of the loved one. The denial is actually a form of defense against the negative information or the stressful situation that is faced by a person who has lost a loved one. After the initial denial wears off, a person is overcome by anger. The intense emotion elicited by the death of a loved one causes a person to react in anger. In the bargaining stage, a person delves into past actions or inactions that could have caused the death of the loved one. At the stage of depression, a person slowly realizes the tremendous loss and slips back to state of melancholy and emotional suffering. After a period of depression that can last from one month to several years, a grieving person slowly comes to terms with the loss and eventually reaches the stage of acceptance.
Some individuals who find it difficult to cope with the the loss of a loved one. The depression can be so debilitating that it can almost totally disrupt a person’s sleep, eating patterns, and ability to work and relate with others. A person who cannot move on and overcome grief may need to undergo counseling. With the help of a counselor, a grieving person may be able to finally cope with the loss and regain the ability to live a normal life. Faith-based groups or church ministers are among the most sough-after counselors due to their training and ability to explain the religious or spiritual meaning behind death. These counselors are also able to provide spiritual guidance and instruction so that the person in grief can find renewed strength from religion or from a particular spiritual belief.
Jennifer Alinio
http://www.articlesbase.com/religion-articles/living-through-death-and-depression-222428.html
October 22nd, 2009 at 2:37 am
is it normal to tell your sister or brother who is going through a rough patch like divorce, depression etc?
that you love them so much and you wouldn’t be able to carry on or live if anything (like death) ever happens to them. have anyone ever said this to their sibling?
October 22nd, 2009 at 7:39 am
Yes, it is normal and very accurate for the situation, its important for them to know at a time like this they are not alone and someone cares. Your on the right track. Be supportive and understanding and know this, we all get a turn. Be there for them,and someone will be there when its your turn.
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October 22nd, 2009 at 7:41 am
I’ve never said anything like that to my siblings, but I think its only a normal reaction to hate the thought of anything bad happening to you family. If they are going through a bad patch like depression especially, I think it would be very comforting and helpful to know that they are loved deeply. It could also stop them from acting on suicidal thoughts, if they know they will be deeply missed. Perhaps saying you wouldnt be able to live if anything happened to them is going a bit far though. Of course you would grieve and never truely get over it, but you would try your best to carry on with your life. A comment like that may seem like its not genuine and just make the sibling in question angry.
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October 22nd, 2009 at 7:43 am
It’s your sibling, you should love them that much!
I can’t say the same for my brother (will spare the details), but most everyone should love their sibling so much they’d die for them.
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October 22nd, 2009 at 7:45 am
Yes sure i’ve been on the receiving end of this and your sister or brother would probably love a Little bit of support.
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October 22nd, 2009 at 7:47 am
Yes it’s good it shows that you are care and love them very much. My sister was very ill when I was younger and I used to tell her I love her very very much and I would be distraught if anything happened. Sometimes when depressed we often think that noone cares for us or cares if we live or die. You saying this to her/him would give them hope and show them someone is out there. Whenever I have been in a particularly low spot just seeing a picture or having a phone call can help to make me realise that there are people out there who care.
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October 22nd, 2009 at 7:49 am
time you did express your feelings more –much more
and share this info with anyone who has depression
All treatment recommended by the doctors should be tested and approved and quite rightly so.
That makes sense right Obviously it costs vast sums of money to test and approve treatments because of the possible damage to people and the subsequent litigation costing millions of pounds.
Drug companies Fund most research and only and I mean only look at treatments, which show the promise of good deal of a profit, will even get examined. …….and thus other therapies do not get recommended by your local doctor or hospital. Despite The fact that some of them do have overwhelming benefits some, which have saved needless operations, needless amputations, needless pain and trauma, needless kidney failures and much loss of life. Drugs are not the answer for depression with mind altering chemicals or any other mental ill ness
This does not help you does it though. when you are ill and suffering—not hearing about therapies which can help from a person you look up to and trust Have you heard your local doctor recommend, Massage Spiritual healing, Knieisiology Herbs, Light therapy,Colour therapy,Regression therapy, Osteopathy,Magnetic devices, Electrical Frequency devices.
Depression protocol but these therapies will work for many complaints of a so called mental nature
my research centers around the teachings and study of the Edgar cayce material , with added principles where appropriate. we have thousands of testimonials and results showing years of successful applications of the Edgar cayce material. Please make no assumptions or cast aspersions unless you have studied the material at hand .
Do this and I will guarantee improvements to you inside a day its that simple, of course getting these things in place can be much harder. But we have personnel experience of the effectiveness of them and they do work. Every one of them can have a very beneficial influence on you.
Print this all off save it and enact it and share it — of course someone to help you get these therapies in your life is invaluable but do not be swayed by them trying for short cuts ….
1,get someone to massage your back and legs at least 3 times a week use peanut oil or a mix of 50-50 olive and peanut oil.
2 use the violet ray machine an edgar cayce device google search this — 3 times a week on the other days especially on the spine….we use it every day with very positive results
3.get a tent sleep out side 3times a week utilising earth energy - nature can help big time especially with how you feel how much energy you have
4 study and apply good nutrition adequate minerals all of them particularly calcium and magnesium iron essential fatty acids as well omega 3 6 9 protein etc
5 ensure your thyroid is working well
7 ensure you do at least I hr per day some kind of voluntary work when you are able..the reasons you are ill , or poor or have allsorts of bad things happen to you is because of karma —–usually from past lives but some from this one –voluntary work will offset your mistakes— how much it offsets well that is down to god and how much you do. Healing us is in direct proportion to the help we give others ie your healing comes with helping others achieve theirs so if people are doing very little in helping others —they suffer more and longer…and if they are doing a lot they get well faster….so now you know what to do ,,and like a lot of us are already doing being of service.
8 be amongst people who are giving, friendly who have time for you who love you , choose your friends well
9 be or get to a place which personally love or like
10 get and do some work which you like or love
11 ensure you do no acts which hurt or inflict on anyone –don’t want to add to your karma do we !!!
12 .get an radial appliance and use it— an edgar cayce device —google search
13 spiritual healing yes and reiki -.
14think good positive thoughts, laughter, look at comedy, play good uplifting music,
16 avoid at all costs exposure to violence, murders, suffering ,death ,tragedies, this is what is pumped at us and they call it the news ..feed upon good things , uplifting things, things that feel like a breath of fresh air. Be careful who you mix with .
17 Positive affirmation- that’s right programme your self in the mirror , thoughts are things words are things actions are things , all have influence, few people realise these things can have an effect on themselves .
18 a detox —— toxins can influence how you feel big time colonics castor oil packs 3 day apple diets
19 hugs get plenty of them in your daily life you would be amazed at how people are after a few decent hugs….
20 loads of exercise running walking climbing something which you enjoy
21 rid yourselves of all aspartame laden foods and drink and many additives get back to a wholesome organic di
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20 plus yrs holistic health practise / depression/hours of research/ two books and much application of many therapies including massage ,the Edgar cayce violet ray ,spiritual healing, nutrition, karma therapy, entity removal ,earth energy therapy, detoxing. mediumship training , Edgar Cayce research, Bob beck protocol, colloidal silver applications , electrotherapy devices