Tuesday 22 December 2009

Brittany Murphy R.I.P Depressed this christmas?

A death is a terrible thing as it is but a death at Christmas is just awful! My thoughts go out to her friends and relatives this Christmas. Brittany was in many great films and it is such a shame that her life has ended so soon.

If you to are trying to get over a death this Christmas don't worry. Losing someone or something you love is very painful. After a significant loss, you may experience all kinds of difficult and surprising emotions, such as shock, anger, and guilt. Sometimes it may feel like the sadness will never go away. While these feelings can be frightening and overwhelming, they are normal reactions to loss. Accepting them as part of the grieving process and allowing yourself to feel what you feel is necessary for healing.


There is no right or wrong way to grieve — but there are healthy ways to cope with the pain. You can get through it! Grief that is expressed and experienced has a potential for healing that eventually can strengthen and enrich life.


There are 5 stages of grief:


Denial: “This can’t be happening to me.”
Anger: “Why is this happening? Who is to blame?”
Bargaining: “Make this not happen, and in return I will ____.”
Depression: “I’m too sad to do anything.”
Acceptance: “I’m at peace with what happened.”


You should get support from your friends and family and take care of yourself, don't worry the feelings of emptiness do not last forever.

Sunday 13 December 2009

The feel good X factor - Joe McElderry

Wow!!

The X factor was great! Watching the X factor final and seeing the young south shields man, Joe McElderry win topped it all off. Olly Murs was a good adversary, however in the final show down he was no match for Joe's amazing voice and talent. His debut single will hit number one this Christmas! Hopefully his debut album will also top the charts. Watching programmes like this, that heighten your senses allows your body to release endorphins and makes you feel good, a bit like eating a big bar of chocolate, yum!