Do you have the courage to sit with someone that is dieing?

Answer 1

I don't think it is courage, I think it is humanity, are you willing to comfort someone who is going through moments of pain and anguish while putting your feelings of fear and longing aside?
I can only answer for myself and tell you, when the moment came, I was there for eight months, and tried to comfort him (my Dad) as best as I could, and every single moment was worth it.

Answer 2

Do you Have the Courage... That is a very Individual Answer. It depends on many factors... How close you may be to that person, How that person is dying, how your culture and family view someone dying, and How strong you are emotionally. You also have to ask yourself will that person not have to suffer any longer (as with a terminal disease). As to courage that doesnt usually have to do with courage, really it has to do with your coping skills and your individual preference. I just had someone die that i took care of for 6 years, in the last 2 months he was barely alive and you could see he was in pain even though he couldnt tell you that, so though it was sad it was also better for him not to suffer any longer. I was there when he breathed his last and he seemed happy to let go. But make sure that you are ready to cope with the loss and try to not just rely on pure emotions but try to put a little rational thought in there as well, and if you can't do it, dont worry because alot of people can't. Be secure in whatever decision you make for yourself

Answer 3

Yes, I have. I work in an assisted living facility, and eventually, people pass on. If this happens when I am there, I will be there with them if no family member is present. I will then stay with them until either the family arrives, or the coroner. I'm not sure if I do this more for them, or for me to be totally honest. I like to believe I am doing this for them.
I often wondered if it would bother me, and how much. I find that although it makes me feel sad that they will no longer be there, I am not uncomfortable with it otherwise.
Usually, before the person passes, they have voiced more than a few times that they are tired, and are ready to go. Perhaps this is why I am not uncomfortable with it.
I hope this answers your question.

Answer 4

Sure, have done it many times. Spent time with people who were going to die soon, like in a couple of months & was there at the moment of death with others. It's quite an experience & difficult to describe. Unsettling in that it shoves your own mortality right in your face, it can be very spiritual & at the same time it's an incredible honor to be part of the most intimate moments of another human's life.

Answer 5

Yes. I've done it many times.Watching someone die is weird because its really hard but at the same time really peaceful.This strange calm just kinda takes over and everyone is really quite and then the person passes away. In my family that means its time for a drink.

Answer 6

Yes because i worked at nursing homes and assisted living for serval years.I'll have to admit that the first time someone died on my shift i felt so helpless.The lady was 92 and i had grown so attached to her that i felt like quitting after she died, but i also realized that death is a natural part of life.

Answer 7

I don't see where courage comes into the equation. It's more a labor of love and compassion.

Answer 8

Yes, in fact we're doing that now. My mother is in the final, final stages and hours of multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. It is horrible to watch, but these bedside hours we've spent with her (laughing, crying, reminiscing) are precious gifts that we won't have again in this lifetime.

Answer 9

Yes. And I would hope that by doing so, I make the last moments a little better.

Answer 10

I have been everyday for the past few weeks if you love someone its what you have to do at least that is what i think