how have you dealt with tragedy in your life?

Answer 1

Everybody deals with tragedy/bereavement/grief etc differently...

Some bury their feelings deep inside, and put up a brave front to the world around them:

Some scream, shout and get angry at the world around them: especially those they are closest to!!

Others find it good to talk to family, friends, even a psychologist/counsellor.

Some go into total mental, emotional, and physical meltdown, and need medical help.

Others turn to their God or Religion for comfort and support.

If your looking for answers on how to cope with your own personal tragedy: you have to do what 'You' feel is best to help you... talking to someone about it, is always a good start!!

God Bless. xoxo

Answer 2

I could make a long list of all the tragedies in my life so I feel a little inspired to answer this. I won't name all but just a few of the more recent ones.

Two-and-a-half years ago my 5 yr old (at the time) daughter's father committed suicide. July 9th of 2004 my 19 yr old nephew got into a fatal car accident and exactly one year later on July 9th, 2005, my brother (father of the nephew that died) got into a fatal motorcycle accident.

These were all very, very hard to go through, as any tragedy is.
I have dealt with the tragedy in my life by looking deep inside myself and having a relationship with God (and I'm not even religious...honestly). I have learned that life is very short, so hold on tight to the blessings and the people you love in your life because you never know when they'll be taken from you, or you from them. I don't take things or people for granted anymore.

I guess those are things I have learned from the tragedies, not so much how I've dealt with them. I have dealt with them by making peace with them...not getting mad about them but accepting them, as I believe there is a reason for everything.

I think connecting with people who have gone through what you've gone through is vital in the healing process too. That way you know you're not alone.

Answer 3

I think Englands glory has said it all, after all everyone is different.
I had a still birth four and a half years ago, for the first week I cried my eyes out then I talked alot to my mum then six months after that she died herself.
I tried counselling but that made me more depressed. Now i just say oh well life goes on you can't change the past and just get on with it.

Answer 4

Well-- I have dealt with Death, of my mum some years ago- You never get over it- but you just get on with things. I have lost other family members too- and it doesn't get any easier.

The rule of thumb is--- Dont let the buggers grind ya down. You only get one shot so make the most of it

Answer 5

i bawled my eyes out for the first few days and that did wonders.
take your mind off of the negative aspect of tragedy. think about how it has positively affected it. i'd like to think that everything has a good side to it, you know, every cloud has a silver lining.

Answer 6

Yes, I've lost all 4 grandparents to Cancer, and have had to battle depression for years.

Answer 7

I simply forget it and drive on. look to the future and forget the past. Stand up comedy helps too.

Answer 8

yes... my younger brother died in my hands recently,i couldn,t revie him 10 seconds is a short time to save any 1.

Answer 9

You just make yourself do what you need to do....there is no point to giving up on life

Answer 10

im still dealing with mine 20 years on