I beg to differ with what the writer says about how we react when losing a loved one. I'm currently 26 years old and 2 years ago my brother (who was then 26) was killed in a car accident. One day he's here and the next he's gone with no warning. I was in unbelievable emotional pain. I was not able to function. It's been two and a half year since and I'm a wreck if the subject gets brought up. I would never wish losing someone that close so unexpectedly on anyone but obviously the writer has not been through something so terrible. Maybe he would have written his article differently.
Get Lost, Grim Reaper
Some nifty studies help explain how humans cope with the fact that death is inevitable. You owe your unconscious a great big thank-you.
Oct 15, 2007
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Posted By: think2008 @ 01/15/2009 12:18:28 PM
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Posted By: califdreaming @ 10/15/2007 11:41:07 PM
Well, as someone who's getting older, and feeling it, it's good to know we have mechanisms that help us "crave more upbeat stimulation."!
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