I just got word from my sister that my mom is dying could be any Time how do i deal with it?

My mother just passed away, and my father passed away several years ago.

Start with the basics. Physical health is the basis for emotional health. Eat right. Get plenty of sleep. Take your vitamins. Limit caffeine, if your anxiety levels are high. But, if you are addicted to caffeine, don't let yourself go into withdrawal -- it causes a terrible headache.

Exercise. The endorphins from exercise will help you maintain a more positive mood. A brisk walk outdoors is a great benefit.

Find something to laugh at. Watch America's Funniest videos. Rent a comedy. Watch some funny youtube. Read the comics. Laughter is good medicine.

Spend some time with people who aren't mourning. Get your mind off things.

Talk to your friends. Tell them what's going on. Talk it out. Let yourself cry.

Find a picture of your Mom, and light a candle for her.

If you are having too much trouble, go see your family physician, explain what's going on, and ask if he can prescribe something just to get your through the next few weeks.

I am very sorry this is happening. I wish you the best.

My sincere sympathies.

My father passed away on Jan. 4th, 2008 after a seven-year battle with cancer. Even though I knew for seven years that he had cancer, I was still devastated when they declared him terminal and gave him three months to live.

First, if you are employed, contact your employer and fill out the FMLA paperwork. Take the time off that you need and spend your remaining time with your mom. Also, if your family has not contacted Hospice, now is the time to do so. If you are not familiar with hospice, log on to their website...there is some really good info. there about preparing for an approaching death.

Your in my thoughts and prayers.

What every you might be thinking that would be an excuse not to go, forget it. Pack your clothes and go even if you have to take the children out of school. Your work place and the children's teachers will understand.

My dad called me a month before he died asking me to come visit him for her would not live much longer. My husband was out of town and the children were in school and I told him I could not get away at that time but would come later. He died before it was convenient for me to go see him.

Go see your mom now!!

Judy, I'm so sorry to hear this.

Deal? You drop everything and get there to see her if it's remotely possible. Your responsibilities to your job, to school, to husband or boyfriend, to kids, to anything else, are momentarily secondary.

I still regret that I did not do this when my mom died. I had two kids under three and no sitter, but I wish I'd brought them with me, paid usurious rates for plane tickets, and gotten there in time.

Here, got a hug for you. Do your best, and know your mom understands. Remember, too, that regardless of your religious beliefs or lack of them, she's alive in your memory, for the rest of your life, and when/if you have them, in the lives of your children.

Spend time with her n show her u love her..be there for her..I'm very sorry ....

go and be with your mom.