Triggering (Grieving): Fear?

[WishUponAStar]

so.. I was just wondering.. I found my stepdad after he had passed away, and at first i wasnt really sure if he was really gone.. but he was, and that happened, almost 8 months ago, but everytime i see someone sleeping i start freaking out if their dead or not. Is this normal? I dont get it. Anybody know how to get past this fear? Thanks..

[Yours Truly]

Its totally normal. That had to be very stressful for you, and i can get why it would trigger that, seeing people asleep.

Im not quite sure on how you could completely get over it, but whenever you see someone asleep, just take some deep breathes.

Have you been to grief counseling? I think that may help you learn how to get over that fear.

I hope this helped. And if you ever need anything, feel free to message me. <3

[MegaMadness]

First off I'd like to say that I'm sorry to hear about your stepdad.

And in relation to your post, it is completely normal for you to be feeling that way. Everyone reacts differently to death and their is no right or wrong wrong way to deal with it. As for dealing with your fear, I think talking to someone like a counsellor would really help you, as they are trained to deal with all these sorts of things.

I hope this helped.

[WishUponAStar]

Thanks yall, it did help, to know that im not a freak.. Ive just been having problems with it lately, I am going back to counseling i think soon, i probably left counseling too soon anyhow. Thanks yalll. you guys really did help.