Hey guys. So I had a friend kill himself recently. I wasn't that close to him but this is the first death I've dealt with and ive been feeling just numb. Sad, and numb. Tomorrow is his funeral and I don't know how to deal with seeing that person in a casket. I'm scared to be honest. Please can I get any advice on dealing with death?
(I'm 18 he was 19)
Op here also the funeral is in 10 and a half hours. So I'm really desperate for advice. Thank you
I feel for you op. It's okay to be honest with yourself, it's ok for you to have these emotions. If you feel like the funeral will be too hard you don't have to attend, and if you decide to go you don't have to stay long. Sorry I'm tired and not really giving great advice, just know that I'm thinking of tonight and will be thinking of you tomorrow much love, get some rest.
>>17002570
Thank you anon I needed that
>>17002519
go to the funeral, bawl your eyes out if you need it, hug your friends and his family members, it helps you come to terms with it, definitely go to the funeral!
When I first lost a friend, even though I wasn't close to her at all, I cried like a bitch. It's normal. If you don't want to look at him in the casket, then don't. Pay your respects just by being there.
Go to the doc and get some support. It may be a short counselling session or it may chemical but there is no reason why you should suffer this alone.
A close family/friend may be able to help too but avoid anywhere that will tend to dismiss/tell you to grow up etc. You don't need that.
Kind support - dont let this bury it's way in like a splinter.
