Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How can an unexpected death of a family member affect an individual?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Varies: There is no one-size-fits-all answer. How much emotion is shown at the time the news is received, and what form it takes, is unpredictable and says nothing about the person. Some folks function perfectly throughout the period of bereavement; others may need down-time, and there are a variety of recognizable pathological grief reactions that may require intervention.
Answered 4/10/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Recently had a family member commit suicide by shooting himself in the temple. Was death quick and painless?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If there is past family history of 2 deaths from bowel perforation (1 colonoscopy, 1 cdif) could there be increased risk for other family members?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Why a family member female 23 years old went to sleep with a headache And never woke up? At hospital dx Brain Aneurysm later died of brain death. Why?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why is it said that kicking an addict family member out is not the best choice to fix the issue. Won't having nothing teach them a lesson?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I can't seem to let go of my grudges against my family members. What can I do?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How to explain the death of a family member to a 5 year old?
What can I do to deal with my emotional security after the death of a family member?
Can you tell me how are some ways to cope with the death of a close family member?
Extreme anxiety after death of a family member. How do I move on from this?
Can there be any reason to "prepare" for the death of an elderly family member or friend?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
