If you have received this handbook, it is safe to say that you are dead.  Denial is a common state for people who find themselves in this position--especially the recently deceased--but I assure you: you are dead.

There is nothing wrong with being dead. In fact, your death can go on to be as fulfilling as your life. How you choose to spend your death is entirely up to you and can be dictated by your wants, desires, and devotion to any religious ideology. 

All of this will be discussed in later chapters, once you have eased into your death. The only thing that needs to happen now, is for you to fully accept that you are dead. This is harder than it sounds, but you are not alone.  You will be assigned a death consultant to help you with the transition. 

While you wait, it is suggested that you relax and do "breathing" exercises. Though it is true that you no longer need to breathe, the action itself is both reminiscent of life and soothing in a general way. It will help you to accept the state of death while also allowing you to stay in tune with your form even though it is no longer physical--that is, it will allow you to move your form, even though you no longer have an actual body, and to stay calm while learning to accept that fact.

It can be hard to do, but it is possible.  This book will help you with all stages of death to come. 

Welcome to the other side.