Death... Death.... Death .....a fear everyone feels. The fear of death is one of the oldest fears of humanity, largely due to the fact that no one is fully convinced of what is "on the other side." In some cases, the fear of death is even greater when a person has an incurable disease and perceives that his or her period is over. This feeling, sometimes called “death anxiety” is often accompanied by periods of depression and is accompanied by a number of problems linked to their relationships with other people. This “death anxiety” can sometimes be a problem for people close to the deceased, although other negative psychological effects have also been observed.
For the most part, this problem is largely ignored by harvesting or extending the patient's health, or making their last days as comfortable and painless as possible. For many medical professionals, the physical cause of death is much easier to deal with than its emotional and psychological aspects. More recently, however, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the problems caused by “death anxiety” and the steps that can be taken to alleviate the emotional pain of those involved. Inevitably, this includes both the dying patient himself and the people around him, who would have to deal with emotional counts even after the patient died.
The stress that a person may feel as a result of “death anxiety” is less difficult to deal with than normal depression. In fact, with the inevitable outcome of death, it is possible that the problem may be even worse than normal. This is true for both the patient and the patient's loved ones, who will have to face the painful reality that someone they care about will die. In view of the context, depression can easily be seen even more than death, so much so that the only problem that affects a patient is the "infection" that people have left behind.
Recent findings suggest that support groups often assisted emotionally in preparing for death. This is for both patients and families of patients, all of whom may need additional assistance to deal with the impending death. Some find it helpful to meet others who are suffering, or who have suffered from similar problems. Most psychiatrists believe that exposure to others who are experiencing similar stresses and problems can be helpful in helping someone to cope with both the loss of a loved one and the psychological damage that can result from chronic illness.
Ordinary support materials, such as magazines, tracts, and the like, have been distributed for a number of years. Many mental-health professionals note that this effect has a positive effect on the general condition of the body during times of “death anxiety,” but it is usually not enough to prevent someone from getting into depression. These can be easily found in the offices of doctors and specialists who deal with this type of problem on a regular basis. If anxiety is not resolved, an early visit to a Mental-health professional is a better choice.
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