The first reaction to learning of terminal illness or death of a cherished loved one is to deny the reality of the situation. It is a normal reaction to rationalize overwhelming emotions. It is a defense mechanism that buffers the immediate shock. We block out the words and hide from the facts. This is a temporary response that carries us through the first wave of pain. --- "I'm gonna pay him a...what do you call it? A beating! Yeah, I'm gonna pay him a beating!"
darksolgamer (Topic Creator) Posted 4/11/2012 5:32:07 AM
The first reaction to learning of terminal illness or death of a cherished loved one is to deny the reality of the situation. It is a normal reaction to rationalize overwhelming emotions. It is a defense mechanism that buffers the immediate shock. We block out the words and hide from the facts. This is a temporary response that carries us through the first wave of pain. --- "I'm gonna pay him a...what do you call it? A beating! Yeah, I'm gonna pay him a beating!"
ST_Zero Posted 4/11/2012 9:26:47 PM
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