How are you dad
How are you dad
How Are You, Dad?
2009, Drama, 1h 47m
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How to Tell if Someone Is Dead
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If someone collapses or becomes unresponsive, it can sometimes be difficult to tell if they are still alive. Although witnessing a possible death is frightening and distressing, try not to panic. If you feel like you can approach the person safely, try to figure out if they are responsive and breathing normally. If not, call emergency services and begin CPR. If you think the person may have died, you can also check for signs of death, such as a lack of breathing or pulse, unresponsive pupils, and loss of bladder and bowel control.
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Tip: If the person is in a hazardous area (such as in the middle of a road) but you think you can safely approach them, try to quickly but gently move them to safety.
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Warning: In a situation where someone has unexpectedly collapsed or stopped breathing, don’t bother with listening for blood pressure or looking for other signs of death. Focus on performing CPR until medical help arrives. Looking for signs of death is more appropriate in a scenario where death is expected, such as in a situation where you are caring for someone in the end stages of a terminal disease.
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While it can be scary to see someone collapse or become unresponsive, try to stay calm so you can check their vitals. Before approaching the person, make sure you can do so safely. Once you’re with them, shout to get their attention or say their name if you know it. You can also try gently shaking their shoulder. If they don’t respond, call emergency services immediately. To see if the person has died, check to see if they have a pulse or if they’re still breathing. You can also gently open one of the person’s eyes. If they’ve passed, you won’t see any movement. Loss of bladder and bowel control are also signs that the person has died, though it could also be due to nerve damage or stroke, so make sure to wait for the authorities for the final word. For more tips from our Medical co-author, including how to perform CPR on an unresponsive person, keep reading.
How Are You Not Dead? Meme
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How Are You Not Dead?
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How Are You Not Dead? refers to a scene from the trailer for the 2020 film Sonic the Hedgehog in which character Tom Wachowski wonders how the main protagonist Sonic the Hedgehog managed to stay alive. Online, a two-panel meme format based on the scene gained popularity following the trailer release.
Origin
On November 12th, 2019, the second trailer for the 2020 film Sonic the Hedgehog premiered. In one scene of the trailer, character Tom Wachowski, portrayed by James Mardsen, asks titular character Sonic the Hedgehog how he managed to stay alive, to which he responds that he has no idea how (shown below). [1] The trailer accumulated over 12.8 million views within 48 hours.
— How are you not dead?
— I have no idea!
On the same day, Redditor sim0n2 posted the earliest known meme based on the scene which gained over 37,300 upvotes in the /r/dankmemes subreddit in one day. [2]
Spread
In the following hours, the format received further spread on Reddit, with notable memes based on the template being posted in /r/dankmemes, /r/historymemes and other subreddits. For example, a meme posted by Redditor G00DNAME2 in /r/dankmemes recieved over 26,700 upvotes in 24 hours. [3] A meme posted by Redditor guyshani in /r/HistoryMemes on the same day received over 15,900 upvotes in one day. [4]
What It Means to Feel «Dead Inside»
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For anyone who has never experienced it, feeling dead inside can be hard to imagine. And, those who have struggled with it might not always have the right words to explain the confusion, sadness, and numbness that comes with this feeling.
To feel dead inside is to find it difficult to process emotions like happiness and sadness. When you feel «dead inside» feelings take on the same dull tone and are hard to appreciate no matter the situation. Feeling dead inside might cause life to seem like a boring event, one that has no purpose or end in sight. It can cause a very detached approach to everyday life.
Sometimes, this feeling might be short-lived, leaving as quickly as it appears. Other times, the sensations can last longer than days or weeks, stretching for years to cause chronic feelings of emptiness.
When you feel dead inside, it might not always be clear what these changes represent. We’ll be examining the signs to look out for, as well as conditions that might be responsible for producing feelings of deadness and emptiness. Because this state of mind is manageable, we’ll also look at the different ways to improve these feelings.
Signs that You Feel Dead Inside
It doesn’t matter if a person is at the top of their career, living through their most healthy relationship, or is otherwise in a comfortable position in life—anyone can feel like they are dead inside.
But while this feeling may appear random, there are some common experiences to look out for in a person that feels dead inside. They are discussed below.
You Feel Like You Have No Purpose
For most people, a sense of purpose provides the drive to get up and go in the morning. Whether it’s contributing to end global warming, helping the homeless population, or reaching the healthiest version of yourself possible—knowing that there are tasks to be carried out every day to draw closer to these goals can be a source of motivation.
But when a person feels dead inside, this purpose is missing. Every day appears with a question mark on the next 24 hours. These feelings can make daily life tedious and unappealing.
Questioning The Meaning of Life
It’s normal to wonder what we are doing on this planet, what happens when we die, or if there is a hereafter.
But these thoughts tend to be fleeting, especially because there are no certain answers to existential questions.
When you feel dead inside, however, the meaning of life tends to become a fixation. Questions asking what the point of living is, and if existence is worth it tend to become overpowering.
Constant State of Numbness
Feeling dead inside produces a constant feeling of numbness. It becomes difficult to feel or express emotions like happiness or sadness. Life more or less takes on a monotone, with moments of joy or pain having little to no effect in this state.
You Feel Alone
When you feel dead inside, it can feel isolating to watch others move with a sense of purpose. Knowing that people are affected by happy moments, angry encounters, or sad circumstances can push you to hide this absence of feelings.
This can make it difficult to share your emptiness, and may worsen the empty feelings being nursed.
You Might Feel Physically Empty
Emotions are an important way to connect with the world. When it becomes difficult to process feelings, it can feel like you are experiencing a hollowed-out version of yourself. When you feel dead inside, it isn’t uncommon to feel like you live with an internal void present.
Conditions That Cause You to Feel Dead Inside
A number of psychological, biological, or medical reasons may be responsible for the persistent feeling of numbness.
Depression
Depression is a very common mood disorder. It stands out for producing persistent feelings of sadness and can be accompanied by changes in eating, fatigue, and sometimes body pains. One notable symptom of this condition, however, is persistent feelings of apathy.
A depressed person might no longer find joy in things that were once exciting. This condition makes life and the point of existence unclear. In very serious cases, depression can lead to thoughts of suicide.
When a person feels «empty,» it may indicate that the person is experiencing depression.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database.
Post-traumatic stress disorder occurs after someone has lived through a shocking traumatic experience. It causes a number of changes in the body like nightmares, anxiety, and vivid flashbacks.
Because PTSD can lead to someone no longer feeling like themselves, they may describe that they feel dead inside.
When emotions are shut down following a trauma, feelings of numbness and emptiness can follow. This process is known as emotional numbing and can cause a person to feel dead inside.
Medication
To help manage and treat conditions like depression and anxiety, medication is a common approach. However, while medication like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) help with symptoms of these conditions, they also tend to affect how the brain processes emotions.
Feelings of indifference, as well as emotional blunting (a limited emotional response to events) are sometimes reported by people on these antidepressants.
Suppressed Emotions
In some cases, emotions can be so difficult to deal with, they are instead buried and forgotten. While this is understandable as a coping mechanism against negative emotions, this can sometimes spill over into pleasurable feelings as well.
When emotions are numbed, this can contribute to the experience of feeling dead inside.
Depersonalization
When you feel you are observing yourself from outside your body, this might be a case of the dissociative phenomenon of depersonalization.
This condition occurs when a person feels detached from themselves. It can feel like experiencing life as someone else’s existence. A person might feel disconnected from their body, mind, and environment, making them feel empty inside.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Chronic feelings of emptiness are one of the recognized symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and are closely related to feelings of hopelessness and aloneness.
How to Cope With Feeling Dead Inside
When the feelings you are struggling with are deadness or numbness, it’s understandably difficult to gather the motivation to take the steps to feel better.
Seeking professional help through therapy is one of the most trusted ways to manage mental health challenges.
It can help you figure out the roots of your feelings of deadness, and assist you in feeling more connected and alive.
Where possible, efforts at self-care like taking up exercise, meditating, and journaling can help with improving the emotional state.
A Word From Verywell
Our emotions shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. This is why feeling a disconnect, or worse, not feeling our emotions at all, can be so difficult. Different factors may be responsible for this state, but irrespective of the reason, methods like therapy and lifestyle adjustments can help with bringing life to our emotions.
Lanius RA, Terpou BA, McKinnon MC. The sense of self in the aftermath of trauma: lessons from the default mode network in posttraumatic stress disorder. Eur J Psychotraumatol. 2020;11(1):1807703. Published 2020 Oct 23. doi:10.1080/20008198.2020.1807703
How to Die Peacefully
This article was co-authored by Peggy Rios, PhD and by wikiHow staff writer, Danielle Blinka, MA, MPA. Dr. Peggy Rios is a Counseling Psychologist based in Florida. With over 24 years of experience, Dr. Rios works with people struggling with psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression. She specializes in medical psychology, weaving together behavioral health programs informed by empowerment theory and trauma treatment. Dr. Rios uses integrated, evidence-based models to provide support and therapy for people with life-altering medical conditions. She holds an MS and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland. Dr. Rios is a licensed psychologist in the state of Florida.
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Knowing that you’re dying can feel really scary, but you aren’t alone. You likely want your experience to be as easy and painless as possible. Fortunately, you can manage your pain and discomfort to make it easier on you. Additionally, focus on staying comfortable and spending time with family and friends. Finally, take care of your emotional needs so you feel at peace.
Note: This article covers end-of-life care. If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, try this article or call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 immediately, if you’re in the United States. You can also text 741741 if you’re in the United States to text with someone. If you’re in a different country, please call your nation’s suicide prevention hotline immediately.