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Terminal illness: Supporting a terminally ill loved one
My loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. How might our relationship change?
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My loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. How will our relationship change?
How can I help my loved one cope with a terminal illness?
Is there a typical emotional process that a person who has a terminal illness experiences?
How do you help a loved one who's in denial about his or her impending death?
When is denial harmful?
What else can I do for my loved one?
Is it important to keep a vigil by my loved one when he or she is near death?
Is it appropriate to tell your loved one that it's all right to let go?
What advice do you have for people who are grieving?
What do you tell people who are struggling with guilt?
What advice do you have for people who are grieving?
Grief is a natural response to loving and feeling loss that often comes in waves. Emotions can feel overwhelming, making even simple tasks difficult. This is normal. It doesn't mean that you won't be able to function for the rest of your life. Grief also doesn't necessarily begin when a person dies. It might start as a person's illness progresses or normal roles change.
If you're concerned that you're unable to stop grieving and it's affecting your ability to function, seek professional help.
