Do 10 year olds often think about dying?
922015
I distinctly remember going through something like this around that age.  I don't see any problem with it, though I will say that none of my friends went through it.  \n\nI am an only child, so was exposed to much more "grown up" stuff such as TV news, more adult type conversations and such.  Perhaps it is just something that she was smart enough to pick up on where some kids don't think that far ahead.\n\nIMHO, this does not seem to be about depression.  This is growing and contemplating life in general.  It may be earlier than you thought, but seems like she is a pretty wise kid!
141939
Get help for him immediatley! One of my childhood friends DIED from this when we were 15. I miss him TO THIS DAY. His family was devastated. His parents ended up divorcing, his little sister had to go into rehab eventually...\n\nNot to mention he was gone. And still is. You'd think DEATH would be enough of a "side effect' to make you go into panic mode...\n\n(and, btw, that was 28 years ago...)
546399
i almost died when i was 11. i remember losing some of my senses i think...or i was so out of it i thought i did. i could hear my mom yelling at the nurses..so that's a near death experience. no lights or anything like that...but it was still near death.
101629
Yes, I believe that thinking about suicide is not dangerous unless you choose to act on it. Thinking a question through and finding the answer is better than not thinking at all. It is healthy to think about suicide: to think long and hard and realize that suicide is not the answer. The dangerous thing would be if your friend never thought about suicide, and then thoughtlessly did it. If you truly think about suicide then you will find that it is not an option you should take. Ever.
333948
Many people take life for granted because they have never seen the face of death.  They have no concept of their own mortality.  That is why the very young tend to be so daring in their behavior, often courting disaster because they believe it can't happen to them.  However, those who have lived some time and have had personal bereavements and near death experiences can appreciate life more because they know it is fragile, priceless and irreplaceable.
862675
Adolescent suicide is an interesting topic. Just about every teenager I know has either considered it as an option or tried it. Many have friends who have succeeded.
327489
Physically...I would imagine that you won't feel a thing! Personally, if I've been dead before (and 80% of the world's population believe in reaincarnation) I don't recall a thing! I have however done substantial reading on the subject, and my current perception is that, like in life, death will be very much what you make it! \nPlease don't take lightly the opportunity that life affords you. Life is not a guaranttee... it is an opprtunity, and that is the MOST we can hope for in death. \nDon't waste your opportunity to be someone who matters to someone NOW by copping out! \nI am a teacher.  If  school (work or relationships) were life and death issues I would want to make it law that all teachers made the most of every student in every moment. I wish I could...it is the least that every student deserves. Sadly I cannot mandate this, so it's up to you to make the system work for you. Good luck in school, but mostly ask yourself...how does THIS help me be the person I want to be now, or in the future? This is what to concentrate on!
479470
I am 62, and the thought of dying doesn't scare me.  That only gives me 8 more years to do what I want to do..  One needs to have their ticket ready and their bags packed if it doesn't happen fine, and if it does fine also.  I have Jesus Christ life insurance.  I forgot the second part, about heaven.  I will be back first off for the millenium reign of Christ, and then for the new heaven and earth.  So I won't just stay in heaven.
475874
Well, I think that in some ways you are trying to be responsible, but if you dwell on it to the point that you miss out on the life you do have left, then you need to rethink things. See the point is this, I lost my daughter when she was 13 1/2. It was very unexpected. I know someone who went into the hospital for a minor surgery and died, I also had my brother in law die from cancer. You never really know when it's your time, you have a terminal illness that yes you will someday die from yet you could be killed in a car accident tomorrow. Everyone is dying, from the moment you are born your body starts the process. It is a part of life. There is no one alive who won't face it one day. I got a fortune cookie after the death of my daughter and I have it taped to my wall, it was rather weird to get it when I did, but I understood all to well what it meant.... Counting your time is not so important as making your time count.....Death is not something to be feared but rather just another step in your progression. I hope you enjoy life to it's fullest and go listen to Tim Mcgraws song called Live like you were Dying I think that's the name. It's a great song. I wish you the best and hope that you enjoy the simple pleasures and the friends and loved ones that you share this journey with. And remember\nCounting your time is not so important as making your time count.....Tomorrow is not  guarunteed for anyone.\n\nA great book to read actually a couple of them are\nGrieving the Pain and the Promise by Deanna Edwards. It talks about all sorts of grief and about dying\nhttp://www.deannaedwards.com/\n\nThe Message by Lance Richardson it is an incrediable story!\nhttp://www.americanfamilypublications.com/
89542
Yes it is possible to be so obsessed with dying that you would forget how to live.  It is also true that when we learn of our own mortality that we learn how to live.  We all go through a period when we are invincable and will live forever.  Then as we go through life we learn to accept our own mortality and I believe that then we learn the truest form of what it means to live.
358518
Probably around 10 or 11 years old.
822091
I am 37 and I want to see my children grow up.  I don't want to die right now but I'm not scared of it either.  I am right with my God.  I don't think highly of myself but I don't think bad either.  I have more than some and less than some but I am happy where I am.
647112
yes thats normal for your son to feel that way.Don’t be afraid of silence if your teen is not ready or able to talk. Provide comfort and care by just being there. Rather than tell them how they should or should not feel, confirm their feelings and offer understanding for the difficult emotions involved with grief. \n\nHelp teens recognize the many emotions that can be a part of grief, but that all of us react to grief in different ways. Here are some common emotions that may accompany grief:\n\nNumbness, shock, and disbelief—especially when death is sudden or unexpected. These feelings provide a protective response that shields us from dealing with overwhelming emotions until we can face them. Our words are often “I don't believe it,” or “it can’t be true.” The reactions of others may be to get us to face the truth, when we just need time to absorb the awfulness of what has happened. It is much better to say to a teen in this stage, “I know, it’s hard for me to believe it, too.”\n\nAnger, frustration, and rage—it is common to feel angry with God, the doctor, the person who died, or ourselves. We may blame God for allowing the person to die. We may blame the doctor for not helping the person to get well. We may blame the person for smoking or driving too fast. We almost always blame ourselves for all the “if only” and “what ifs” we can think of. Teens may say things like, “God is not real” or “Life is not fair.”\n\nAvoid reacting with “Don’t say that” or “You don’t mean that.” Instead, affirm their feelings with, “You are very angry. I get angry too when life doesn’t seem fair or things happen that don’t make sense to me.”\n\nDepression, emptiness, and loneliness—sometimes teens can feel so sad and empty they say, “I don’t want to live anymore.” Rather than reacting with, “Don’t say that” or “You don’t mean that,” focus on listening. You might say, “Death is so hard to accept that sometimes we feel like we don’t want to go on” or “You miss her so much now but a time will come when you will feel some happiness again.” \n\nIf your teen is overwhelmed with grief and still having difficulty with daily functioning after six months, it is time to seek professional help. Help him understand that just as you look for a skilled person to learn a new sport—like basketball or volleyball—it is helpful to let those who have skills in handling emotions guide us when we have to deal with a difficult loss.
1099491
When I was nine years old, I snapped out of a deep sleep and whispered, "Grandma's dead." I said it to myself in the dark. About a minute later, the phone rang and all of a sudden, I heard my father crying. I crawled out of bed and pushed open my parents bedroom door and asked my mom if everything was okay. Of course, she lied and told me to go back to bed. The next morning, my parents told me and my younger brother that she had passed on. It was scary to know before I was told and I haven't viewed death the same way since then. I'm twenty five now.
809865
Yes, my Daughter at the age of 7.\n\nShe died 16 years ago on Nov. 18th.\nThe pain is still there and always will.\n\nI miss her terribly.\n\nI have also lost both sets of grandparents and an Aunt.
1067535
Yes, I have. I was hospitalized for suicide ideation and was diagnosed with depression (sounds weird but I had no idea I was clinically depressed!). I started taking anti-depressants and seeing a therapist regularly. They both have helped a lot.\n\nSuicide is one of the most selfish things you can do. You have SO many people around you who love you and care about you; your death will cause them lots of pain and heartache. I know, because I had a really good friend commit suicide a couple years ago.\n\nI can't tell from your question whether or not this is something that you're thinking about; if you are, I would suggest that you get some professional help. Working out the sorts of issues that are causing you to think about suicide may seem overwhelming, but there are plenty of supports out there for you.
722269
When I saw a profile on Myspace where the person was born in 1990. I'm only 21, but that seems young to me. \n\nWhen I see how far the internet has progressed in the past 10 years and realize it's been 10 years since I've been using the internet. I feel old when I see all that these 13 year olds have on the internet now- so much freakin stuff, and how much was there in 1997 when I was 13. I feel old when I see kids with LiveJournals and doing stuff online that I didn't start using until I was 18.\n\nAlso, cellphones. I can actually remember a time when they were not mainstream- when my dad was one of the only ones in town with one. Now, 10 year olds have cell phones. My god. ALso, I didn't have one until I was 19. \n--\nBut really, this generation of kids is even worse then my group. They have no concept of time and history. 1996 was not that long ago.