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Afraid of Dying

User Profile: Annie1992
Annie1992 September 30th, 2015

Whenever the idea of dying crosses my mind it takes over my whole consciousness. I am terrified of dying and the inevitability of it. The fact that someday I'll cease to exist is so terrifying I can't think of anything else. How do I stop myself from getting worked up about death and being so afraid?

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User Profile: teenytinyraindrops
teenytinyraindrops September 30th, 2015

I've been having this problem too, for as long as I remember. But I'm too afraid to talk to anyone about it. I really hope someone helps though sad

User Profile: Pens6on7my9skin
Pens6on7my9skin September 30th, 2015

The After scares me more than the now

User Profile: TheDarkSide
TheDarkSide September 30th, 2015

I've been having this problem as while. I've just been trying to keep my mind busy so I won't think about death

User Profile: mutter3
mutter3 September 30th, 2015

I am dying. I have pancreatic cancer. I have already exceeded my life expectancy. I feared death in the beginning but not anymore. I am comfortable with it. My family fears it more. I am lucky I have good doctors trying to manage my pain. Guess what I'm trying to say is by the time you reach death hopefully you will have found peace.

User Profile: ourtearswilldissolveintothinair
ourtearswilldissolveintothinair September 30th, 2015

I'm afraid of dying too. I lost my mom when I was 18-19yrs old. I witnessed her death from cancer. At work Service job. This elderly lady was filling out a check and asked me what the date was. I told her the date and she responded "Ohh I'm still here?" I'm not dead yet?" I laughed because some elders have no fear of it.