Top Ten Ways to Help Get Over a Relative or Close Friend's Passing Away

Really sorry for your loss, Jack. This is a lovely list. I haven't experienced the death of a close relative so it's so difficult to say how I'd cope but since my family and I are always reminiscing about special days we've spent together, I like to think we'd carry on the tradition to help each other through the sad and tough time when a loved one passes.

This was very helpful during the last few weeks of me taking care of my mom, and it will ensure the best outcome possible for your mental health and is a very healthy way to cope with the situation

If you remember all the good times you've had rather than the death, you will think about them and smile at the memories rather than feel down

Personally I had coucelling but it is easier to talk to people you are close to like friends or family. It helps to say how you feel

I listened to lots and lots of music, and started learning guitar off YT

When my best friend Karen died, I couldn't stop crying; it's all I remember doing. I actually thought I'd die from the pain and sadness. But over the weeks / months I cried less untill the pain lessened and was able to cope with not having her around. My family got me through it. I still miss her so much.

Don't hold it all in or you will feel worse, crying releases your emotions and makes you feel better afterwords

This may not always be true but it applies to me

Not only will the person feel less lonely but you'll probably feel closer to the person who passed away

It's a good distraction and it's easier to talk when you're sad online than it is to talk in real life. TheTopTens and BAND helped me through a lot