What are the The Five Stages Of Dying?

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

The Kubler-Ross model or also know as The Five Stages of Dying are the stages that everyone goes though when they deal with a traumatic experience.The Kubler-Ross model was developed by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross who is best remembered by her book, " On Death and Dying ".

Some examples of the Kubler-Ross model included the death of a loved one,recently diagnosed terminal ill patients, drug abuse and divorce. The stages are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.You might not be aware that your going though the stages , but everyone goes though them.

The example I'm going to use to explain the Kubler-Ross model is going to be the terminal ill patient.

Denial

The dying feel that it's not their time to leave. They feel fine and that it should be someone else that should die

Anger

Anger sets in after denial.  The person no longer denies their future death. The dying becomes anger and wants to fine some thing to blame. 

Bargaining

Bargaining is the stage were the dying wants to change past mistakes. Sometimes the dying try to bargain with god so they can make sure their cat will be taken care of. The person is aware of their death but still wants more time on Earth.

Depression

The dying realizes there is nothing that can be done to save their life. The ill person becomes depressed. This stage helps the dying release their emotions and accept death.

Acceptance

The terminal ill patient knows that he or she is going to die. The dying accepts their fate.

Overall, acceptance of death is very important not just for the terminal ill patient but also for the family. The family will know that their loved one is going to be ok. Also, living a positive lifestyle will help you when get though hard times .