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My grandmother expired one week agoi get intrusive thoughts about my own death. how to get over this?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

It is normal.: It is normal to feel depressed when someone close to you die. You could talk to a counselor to help you through this difficult time. Talking to other family members can also help because they , too, may have the same feelings. Just don't suffer through this alone.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 12/28/2014

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A member asked:

My grandmother expired one week agoi get intrusive thoughts about my own death. how to get over this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Dr Phasouk agreed

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