pureinheart Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 How can you be scared of death when you are already familiar with it? I don't know how old you are so let's just say for the record you're 21. Well 22 years ago for sure you were dead So can you remember being scared of it then? Just an angle i came up with that answered the same question I thought about when I was a teenager. Get busy living, not busy dying!!! This is really good!
pureinheart Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Death scares the hell out of me. I work in a hospital and I see people die of old age and people die at a younger age from health problems or accidents. I saw a 52 year old man die right in front of my eyes at work and trying to bring him back was unsuccessful. I am used to seeing death at this point, but it doesn't help ease the fear of dying myself one day. I'd like to try and force myself to believe that there is heaven because the thought of no afterlife is too depressing. I trip too and have experienced much death in my life, but you've experienced the reality of it on much higher levels- very up close and personal. My best wishes to you…and ((((((hugs)))))
pureinheart Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 My thoughts and prayers (if that's ok) are with you also Tara…you're Aunt sounds like a lovely person. When I hear of people like her there is this conviction that takes over, realizing how spoiled and whiny I am- thank God for people like her... 1
reardon Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 No, I'm not afraid to die. In my personal point of view, death is the beginning of new life. Death is not scary thing to anyone that have closer relationship to God rather it is something to look forward.
crederer Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 No don't fear death itself just the pain associated with it.
down hearted Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 I am absolutely terrified of death of a family member, loosing someone i love scares me more than me dying. If i loose someone close to me like a family member such as parents grandparents, sibling, or even husband that would devastate me, and it truly scares me every day as i get older. But of me dying no i am not scared of death but it would just be disappointing to miss out on so many things i still would have wanted to do. I don't fear death, as soon as we are born the clock starts ticking and you know that will be our fate eventually it is the only thing that is for sure in life and that sooner or later we will have to face it some way or another. That is why i am much more scared of loosing someone i love than dying myself.
Under The Radar Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 I am not afraid of death ...... I am afraid of the suffering that is often times associated with the process of dying. 1
TaraMaiden Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 No don't fear death itself just the pain associated with it. It's unlikely, in most cases, that those who fear pain when dying, will actually experience it to any disconcerting or excessive extent; the care given to those who are fatally unwell with an illness likely to cause pain, are usually given sufficient medication to control the pain to a tolerable and/or acceptable level. My personal fear touches on death through accident; either by drowning, in a fire, or in a violent accident of some kind. That's what I would avoid, if at all possible... I am not afraid of death ...... I am afraid of the suffering that is often times associated with the process of dying. Do you mean the physical, or emotional kind? I have touched on the physical (above). In my opinion, the emotional is easier to deal with.
Esoteric Elf Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 You may or may not fear losing something you cherish. You will certainly not fear losing something that you care little to nothing for. I take the latter position.
contact1 Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 I fear death, but not in the sense that I will no longer exist. I understand that all of us most come to our end. What scares me most is coming to it, before being able leave my mark in the world, if you will. Having been able to do something to help change the world in a positive way, for future generations. I guess regretting not having done what I feel I should in my life, making the most of it if you will, that's what scares me.
Ruby Slippers Posted April 10, 2014 Posted April 10, 2014 I have this exercise I do sometimes when I'm feeling stuck, unmotivated, or scared to do something I know I need to do. I ask myself: "What's the worst thing that could happen?" I think: "The worst thing that could happen is that I would die. But I'm going to die someday, so the worst thing that could happen isn't as scary as it seems." Then I do whatever thing I was at first scared to do. I feel like I'm not afraid to die. But I have the usual concerns about the emotional aspects around it - what if I'm alone? what if I'm in a great deal of pain? what if it's dragged out and torturous? I think that when we die, our energy, soul, consciousness, just goes back into the source. 1
pickflicker Posted April 10, 2014 Posted April 10, 2014 I think a fear of death stems from how you might die. Death itself doesn't worry me, but a painful or frightening death wouldn't be great. Although, I suppose, there is a release at the end of it. I'm comforted by the idea of nothing after we die. The whole "live forever" concept, I just don't get it. Do you know how long eternity is? Blimey! I just don't want to be hooked up to machines for too long. Play Metallica for 30 days in my coma, if there's no signs of life, pull the plug. Might have to write that down...
HeartbrokenNewbie Posted April 10, 2014 Posted April 10, 2014 I'm not scared of dying.. I know enough people that have passed on so just see it as joining them x
Robert Z Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I ask myself: "What's the worst thing that could happen?" I think: "The worst thing that could happen is that I would die. There are things worse than death. 2
Candy_Pants Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I'm not afraid. Death makes life all the more meaningful, all the more urgent, all the more tangible. 1
Robert Z Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I'm not afraid. Death makes life all the more meaningful, all the more urgent, all the more tangible. I want to live forever as a 25 year old surrounded by hot horny ladies. I guess I need to convert to Islam... I like their idea of heaven.
Candy_Pants Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I want to live forever as a 25 year old surrounded by hot horny ladies. I guess I need to convert to Islam... I like their idea of heaven. Aren't they virgins? Not "hot horny ladies"?
potsticker Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I'm afraid when I imagine my mind and self fading away to nothing in those last moments before "I" cease to exist. Which usually happens a couple times a year when I'm laying around in bed trying to get some sleep. Something about the calming darkness brings out the philosopher in me. Imagining not existing is pretty terrifying, but combined with the soothing night, sorta balances out.
potsticker Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Aren't they virgins? Not "hot horny ladies"? if they've been virgins that long at that youth level, wouldn't they be horny?
Eternal Sunshine Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I am scared of dying before I accomplish what I want. All the career stuff aside, I am most afraid that I will die without ever being in love. And I mean requited love while being in a relationship with that person - not fantasy crushes.
Ruby Slippers Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 There are things worse than death. Like what?
Robert Z Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) Like what? For one, being dead while you're still alive, as I was for several years. There was a time when death would have been welcome. Every day was filled with intolerable emotional pain and mind-numbing, stifling sadness. I sat there day after day hoping that I would die of a heart attack. I went to sleep every night hoping not to wake up. What is worse than death? Having no hope. Having no reason to think I could ever be happy again. Having no reason to live but going through the motions as if anything mattered, all while knowing that nothing mattered anymore. Life was just a cruel joke. Edited April 11, 2014 by Robert Z
Ruby Slippers Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I've been in some dark places myself. But I'd rather be in a dark place than dead. You can get out of a dark place - but there's no return from death.
TAV Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 After a bad accident years ago death seems much more real to me and I've learnt that it can happen any moment. That taught me that life is too short to put up with some things. It has made me alter my life so in a way it was a positive experience. I recently heard an old person say that he was not scared of the time after his death. He simply said he has no memories of the time before he was born and the time after death will be the same. I found that a very comforting thought.
Robert Z Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) I've been in some dark places myself. But I'd rather be in a dark place than dead. You can get out of a dark place - but there's no return from death. No hope means just that. You have to be able to see a way out and I couldn't. That is why I put a gun to my head and started pulling on the trigger. And what gave me a reason to live? Prostitutes. Beautiful women and sex are tremendously powerful motivators. Who woulda thunk?! I have a high degree of confidence that had I not thought of prostitutes at the last possible moment, I would be dead. I knew I was in no position to go out and meet women. I was a wreck. But I could drive to Reno right now! And that stopped me. The next day I went to the wife and said I wanted a divorce. And then I drove to Reno. The day after that I had a new life and the will to live. Based on your response, I have to believe that you have no idea how dark it can get. Your response sounds almost whimsical compared to my experience. Edited April 11, 2014 by Robert Z
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