How to Overcome the Fear of Losing a Loved One

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Recognize that death-related fears are normal.. Focus on what you can control.. Accept loss.

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Recognize that death-related fears are normal.

Step 1

Recognize that death-related fears are normal.

2

Focus on what you can control.

Step 2

Focus on what you can control.

3

Accept loss.

Step 3

Accept loss.

4

Think positively about the world.

Step 4

Think positively about the world.

5

Use your coping resources.

Step 5

Use your coping resources.

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Take deep breaths.

Step 6

Take deep breaths.

7

Bolster your self-esteem and independence.

Step 7

Bolster your self-esteem and independence.

8

Create meaning and purpose.

Step 8

Create meaning and purpose.

9

Get in touch with a higher power.

Step 9

Get in touch with a higher power.

10

Cherish the time you have with your loved one.

Step 10

Cherish the time you have with your loved one.

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Talk to a family member.

Step 11

Talk to a family member.

12

Confide in trusted individuals.

Step 12

Confide in trusted individuals.

13

Offer support to others.

Step 13

Offer support to others.

14

Keep the relationship alive.

Step 14

Keep the relationship alive.

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