HULK SMASH!

[The_Chief]

well,today i got the news my uncle has stage three throat and lung cancer. i was really really mad because my grandma was sick not 6 months ago and just beat it. my parents started crying but i couldn't then my mom told me to do something and i punched the wall, putting a hole in it. so i have 3 questions.

1.have you ever had a sick relative?how did you deal with it?
2. how do i keep my mind off of it.
3.have you ever just raged and broke/hit/said something?

 

[Radeonx]

My roomate and I were arguing over something, and we were both incredibly mad, then, he left the room, came back, and I hit him in the face with a stop sign.
EDIT: Also, you have my sympathy, both of my grandfathers recently passed, within 4 months of each other, so I know what its like. =|

 

[cleverlymadeup]

i've had a few friends and family members that have gotten sick and most have died.

i took the news like i always have, said that's sucked and carried on

never hit or raged out on anyone/thing, never seen the point of it all really.

i think that having my grandpa die when i was really young helped with my attitude with it and also the fact that there's a lot of people i know that are dying.

 

[barryween]

1) no, but I know someone who is terminal with cancer
2)get really into something (art, computers, video games, SOMETHING)
3)I say bad stuff, but never break anything, I don't like making my house full of broken stuff and having to clean up later

And I am so sorry to hear the news, I feel really bad.

 

[ae86gamer]

1. My grandma had terminal stomach cancer. I dealt with it by crying, a lot.
2. Thats a hard thing to do. I just listened to music for hours. That might help you.
3. I just punch the air violently. I never break things out of anger.

 

[chefassassin2]

Hey laz0r! I was gonna head out, but real quick wanted to reply.
1-yes, nearly every elderly member of my family has passed, my grandfather battles cancer for 6 years, after they told him 6 months max. Dealt with it by throwing myself into my cooking, and spent time with him every chance I got.

2-Keep your mind busy and occupied with something else, but don't shut it out completely.

3-I swear and yell. Alot. I used to hit the wall and stuff, but more recently, I just throw shit. But I have to be completely, out of my mind, hardcore, gonna kill someone pissed to do that. So not very often at all.

Again, I'm really sorry to hear that. I can't speak for others, as some won't care at all, but my thoughts and if i prayed, those too, are with you and your family. I know how much it sucks. [sup]And if you do hit something else, make sure it's something that's a little yieldy. I punched an elevator wall once, and broke my finger. Punch stuff that has some give to it.[/sup]

 

[Sigel]

1)My father had two bouts of cancer-skin and prostate- he thankfully recovered from both of them after treatment cause he caught them early.

2)Very sad;-; my dad lives 2000 miles away from me. I tried to keep positive,and think good thoughts. I also worked myself to death to keep my mind off it.

3)I've never broken anything but I made myself physically sick from over-working and stress.

Sorry to hear about your grandfather and grandmother.

 

[Dr.Poisonfreak]

my most heartfelt sympathys to you , i really genuinely hope everything works out for you.

OT
1. my uncle had skin cancer and sadly passed away last year
2. talk to a relative about it, or as previous posters have stated do something to take your mind off it.
3. Had an argument with someone and snapped my phone clean in half, other than that not really

 

[Irridium]

1) My grandpa died of cancer a few years ago, brain cancer to be specific. I dealt with it by basically drowning myself in TV, books, video games, and anything that could take my mind off it.

2) Try to find something distracting to do. Sorry I can't be more helpful, but thats all I got.

3)No

 

[Kuchinawa212]

1My grandmother died when I was little. I miss her. But even then. Why cry when we know it's coming. We are all going to die and just when is the tricky part.

2 I paint models. The angry-er I feel the more time I spend prefecting my work.

3 Never. I don't feel a rage to strong to lash out in a HULK SMASH sort of way.

of course if you kick my dog... Then you're in for it.

 

[Neonbob]

1)3, actually. Both Grandmothers and my Grandfather.

2)I don't really have a great connection to them, so I was fine when one of my grandmothers died a few months ago.

3)I have punched my brother in the head really hard during a fight...broke my pinky at the base. Quite a funny story.
I also punch other stuff, curse, and yell.

 

[AboveUp]

My grandmother keeps going in and out of hospitals so many times lately it's hard to remember if she's in one or back home again lately.
It's terrible and painful, and I've been having a hard time dealing with it. It's mostly showing through insomnia and at some times really stupid mistakes by zoning out of the moment completely at the worst of times.

I'm really afraid of losing her, even though I know I will and that it won't be too long. At least, I hope it won't take to long since I don't want her to suffer this last bit of her life as she's obviously not enjoying it.
Not that I want her gone, just... Well, you know. Hard to deal with.
I've never lost a family member before myself, and I'm from a very small and very close family.

 

[Bofus Teefus]

1. My grandma just ended up in the hospital for a few days after passing out. What they found was that her heart is more or less a ticking timebomb. When she goes, it will be quick, but it could be any time from tomorrow to another 10 years. I'm not sure how to deal with that. I am glad that she wont have to suffer, but...still...
2. Fallout 3 if you're feeling anti-social. If not, L4D. Or you could go outside.
3. Sometimes, under heavy provokation or extreme circumstance (like yours), we all do.

EDIT for #2: Also, of course, reading the thoughts of all you fine people.