death and dying

This metaphor can be useful for anxious preoccupation with death. It is not perfect as it doesn't consider that no one knows what happens after physical death, and certainly doesn't take in to account the idea that consciousness exists prior to the advent of the brain. These are things I would discuss with the patient prior to using the metaphor.

This metaphor can be useful for anxious preoccupation with death. It is not perfect as it doesn't consider that no one knows what happens after physical death, and certainly doesn't take in to account the idea that consciousness exists prior to the advent of the brain. These are things I would discuss with the patient prior to using the metaphor.