How do you deal with a death from someone you didn't even know? There was a girl who had gotten into a car accident and was killed. The driver got out with minor injuries, but everyone's crying and even though I didn't know her, I still feel like crying. I've been crying off and on and I don't know how to deal with it. I don't want to go to counseling or anything either. Please help me if you can. Thanks.
XkittyOkatX answered Friday December 8 2006, 4:51 pm: You're most likely crying, because everyone else is. Usually, when someone else is sad, the people around them will feel the same emotion. It's the same with happiness, anger, ect.
And even if this isn't the answer, it may be that you're thinking the same thing could happen to your friends, or something like that.
I'd say not to worry too much. Your reaction is natural, and time will heal everything.
sizzlinmandolin answered Friday December 8 2006, 4:37 pm: Unfortunately, sadness and crying are contageous. It'll wear off after a while. Deal with it like you would deal with any sad event in your life. It's okay to cry. Especially over something like this. That's such a terrible thing to have happened. It's kind of like crying over a sad movie. You don't know the people in it, and it's not even real, but it still makes you cry. What you are going through is a little stronger than just a sad movie. It happened to a real person and her real family and friends are devastated. The sadness will wear off after awhile. If it's seriously affecting your life, counseling would be a good idea. If it's not that serious, don't let it worry you. You are a great person to care so much. It's completely normal and nothing to be ashamed of at all. Good luck. :) [ sizzlinmandolin's advice column | Ask sizzlinmandolin A Question ]
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