When some people first hear of their inevitable death, their first feeling is that of shock. In many cases, when shock first strikes, they may seem quite normal and untroubled by the news. Some people may even need to be told several times before they fully grasp what is happening. After the person realizes the severity of what is happening, some physical signs of shock may then be visible through pale skin, labored breathing, and an empty stare (“The Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle”). Also people who are experiencing this need to be shown some acceptance and sympathy to know that they are not alone (“The Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle”). “Shock symptoms can be pre-empted to some extent by taking the person to a place where they can safely hear the news. Especially if they are likely to move swiftly into more emotive stages, they will need to be in a private place, away from the embarrassment of public tears, and in the company of trusted friends or family” (“The Kubler-Ross Grief
When some people first hear of their inevitable death, their first feeling is that of shock. In many cases, when shock first strikes, they may seem quite normal and untroubled by the news. Some people may even need to be told several times before they fully grasp what is happening. After the person realizes the severity of what is happening, some physical signs of shock may then be visible through pale skin, labored breathing, and an empty stare (“The Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle”). Also people who are experiencing this need to be shown some acceptance and sympathy to know that they are not alone (“The Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle”). “Shock symptoms can be pre-empted to some extent by taking the person to a place where they can safely hear the news. Especially if they are likely to move swiftly into more emotive stages, they will need to be in a private place, away from the embarrassment of public tears, and in the company of trusted friends or family” (“The Kubler-Ross Grief