I’m so afraid of dying, that I have forgotten how to live!

[Guest]

I’m 61 now. Probably don’t have a bunch of years to go, and I’ve spent 40 years afraid I’m dying. Now I’m the age where I actually will!

[Gokhan]

I know it is easier said than done. But when we pass, we’ll never know how and what time we passed away. Think the life as a movie that you watch. Are you being concerned about that the movie has an end? It is the same.

[Julia]

My grandmother is in her late 70’s. The thought of her dying makes my stomach drop in a way I can’t explain. But she told me that after a certain age, death stops being scary. And I hope with all my might that that’s true. I’ve been researching near death experiences. And the stories are really mind blowing and comforting. I'm afraid of losing consciousness forever or being conscious alone in the dark. But from the stories I’ve heard, that’s not what happens.

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[Diana]

I can’t even begin to tell you all how valuable this post has been the last 24 hours for me. This needs to be a pinned post because it’s amazing how we all relate at various different ages. I think the advice is also solid. Love you all for contributing.

[Sara]

I’m 29 and have had this since o was 22. I’ve not lived my life like I should and that bothers me too.

[Shawna]

I will be 30 this year and all I can think about is how much time I’ve wasted being scared. I didn’t live a normal childhood because of anxiety and being afraid to die.

[Brandon]

I'm 36 and have lived my life in fear of death every day. I have extreme health anxiety so I'm always afraid something is gonna happen. Last night I had a lengthy run of rapid heart beats thst made me go mute and double over. Couldn't focus on anything, I thought I was dying rihht then and there.

Now I can't get our and about doing things like I used to becsuse of physical health issues-- neuropathy snd bp problems. I've pretty muxh wasted away in bed becsuse of that and largely bed bound. I've missed out on so much stuff with family and friends. I feel like my time is nigh, and I'm terrified. I've tried to come to acceptance and make peace with it, but it hasn't worked snd I still freak out about the very idea of dying. I am currently a little over 2 months from my birthday and do not expect to see it.

[Joyce]

I'm almost 70 and not afraid of dying......just have health anxiety, hate the idea of being sick....I am looking forward to seeing all the beautiful things on the other side of death. I know there's nothing to be afraid of.