I feel so helpless. i just got a call from my friends mom, saying that my friend is in the hospital. he was in a car crash. i have a phobia of hospitals, and i feint every time i go in one. what should i do? I'm really scared he's going to die.
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If you really care, you'll have to overcome your phobia, at least for a couple minutes...I've done it before, I have arachnaphobia(fear of spiders) and I've dealt with it before.
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If you are that scared of hospitals, it may be best if you dont go. Maybe say lots of prayers for him, that he recovers quickly
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Go see him. I had this happen to me several years back. I didn't go see my friend, and he died. I have wished for the last 25 years that I had seen him that last time.
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Have a friend go with you, to catch you in case you faint, have somebody get you a chair to sit on while you spend time with your friend.
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Well, the good news for you is that a lot of people in the hospital don't WANT company. They're really miserable, and it's hard to be sweet and funny on command for visitors. Send your friend a note. Give it to their parents to bring along, along with a toy (even a cheap drawing pad and some pencils, or a cheap, small notebook with a pen for them to keep notes in of who visited, what tests they had, what dreams they're having -- I tell you, a notebook is a HUGE help in the hospital). If you believe your friend may die, that's another story. Then, you have to decide whether you can manage a visit with your own parents going with you or something. Best wishes to you and your friend.
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GO TO SEE HIM...Do whatever you gotta do but if something does happen to him you will regret it forever...Even if you faint at least you tried.
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I really hate to say this because it hurts so bad, but my friend didn't make it. he passed away about 15 minutes after i got there, and he was in a coma. the doctors said that even if he had lived, he would have had permanent brain damage. i am going to log off for tonight because i can't bare to write anything else. thank you for convincing me to go, and please pray for him as he arrives in heaven. thank you.
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If he is consious at least call. If he cant anwer then you may have to face your fears if you give a damn what others think - if if he is more important then your fears. Put on a pair of diapers and have someone wheel you up to him.
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I would recommend you face your fear and go see him. You should probably catch up on his condition. Its a tough thing to go through and I've been through it way more times to count although most of my friends where killed on impact.
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pray, all you can do is pray
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First you need to find out some details about how bad he is. Then you will know what to expect. I had to go see my husband in the hospital after a bad crash and I did not recognize him his face was so broken up. If I had been better prepared I would not have reacted so bad and could have comforted him instead of making him feel even worse. I almost passed out and had to leave the room. Prepare and take someone with you.
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So, so sorry about the loss of your friend, Choc. It is great that you were able to go, tho'. I believe he may have known you were there. Either way, you have my prayers, and I'm praying for his family. P.S. - I just noticed when you posted the question. Hope I didn't bring up to sad of a memory.
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I think you need to face your phobia and go see him and maybe have someone with you in case you feel faint. You would really kick yourself if he passed on and you didn't go there. Good Luck! Our prayers will be with your friend and his family I hope he pulls through. Take care.
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if going into a hospital is your biggest fear then brake the fear if u love ur friend that much and want to be there for him thats what i would do!
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If your friend means that much to you, you will find the strength to go see him. You can do it! Be brave :-) Have someone go with you as well, in case you faint. Good luck!
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