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.

http://helpguide.org/mental/grief_loss.htm