Death

[Minor Axis]

What I am afraid of though is dying alone, dying without achieving anything in this world, dying in horrible circumstances (being murdered would suck - however I haven't contemplated suicide on the plus side).

If you are afraid of dying in some unknown but horrible scenario you are wasting a lot of worry imo. While "worry" can sometimes help anticipate a situation and avoid an undesirable outcome, this kind of generalistic "worry" accomplishes nothing and on some level it holds you back. What kind of achievement are you afraid of dying before achieving? I'm curious about what scale you are using. It could be anything from not dying alone, to the cure for cancer.

I am not scared of an untimely death, at least I don't worry about it. That might be different if I lived in a war zone or high crime area. And right now I'm not scared of a natural death because I mentally got it registered for about age 85 giving me another solid 30 years to enjoy myself.

However, you must put yourself in the position of imminent death to really qualify the statement. Easiest example is terminal illness. If not happening to you right now, you can only imagine how you'll react. I know logically every living creature on the planet faces the ending of their lives whether they know it or not.* Death is part of the life package. For all of you who are certain that God will scoop you up for the grand after life party, good for you. Not saying you have a realistic basis for comfort, but the end result is you are comforted. While I would not say I'm scared, the unknown concerns me, but I'm comforted by the fact that every human being before me has faced this great unknown.

From a philosophical aspect, I really hope that consciousness or at least some of the wisdom gained over the course of a lifetime continues on after physical death to benefit you as an entity or something-er-other. Otherwise what exactly is the point? True, there may be no point at all!

*I don't believe animals like dogs and cats are aware of the concept.

 

[Peter Parka]

I'm not afraid of death but I dont want to die in a long, painful and drawn out way. Actually being dead though, why worry about it? Its not like I'm going to know I'm dead or feel anything.

 

[Shakes]

I wouldn't say that Dying scares me as much as saddens me because I would be leaving my wife and daughter behind.

 

[ATKU2]

To me, death is one of the creepiest things ever...

Like, I understand we will die sooner or later... but what makes me so scared of it is that I am making others suffer at times in life and I plan on changing that before I die...

"Leave Out All The Rest" by Linkin Park <<< Relates to my situation.

 

[Minor Axis]

I wouldn't say that Dying scares me as much as saddens me because I would be leaving my wife and daughter behind.

You might see them again.

To me, death is one of the creepiest things ever...

Like, I understand we will die sooner or later... but what makes me so scared of it is that I am making others suffer at times in life and I plan on changing that before I die...

"Leave Out All The Rest" by Linkin Park <<< Relates to my situation.

No better time than the present as you don't know how much time you have.

 

[Azazel]

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[Minor Axis]

Apparently not for long:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/...tality-only-20-years-away-says-scientist.html

The most intriguing aspect is that if they could turn your body's cells back in time to a youthful state. That would be mind blowing.

 

[pinkporridge]

Apparently not for long:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/...tality-only-20-years-away-says-scientist.html

that scares me more than dying.

 

[HottyToddyChick]

I do not want to die; I like to think by the time I'm old, I won't have to die.

But one thing I know for sure- when it happens, however it happens, I refuse to be afraid. I will not spend my last moments terrified.

 

[pinkporridge]

tbh i spent my entire life thinking id dye young... i dunno why.. i still think im gonne die before im old..

 

[edgray]

The most intriguing aspect is that if they could turn your body's cells back in time to a youthful state. That would be mind blowing.

have the energy of a kid with the brains of an adult? scary stuff...

that scares me more than dying.

the prospect of you living forever scares all of us.

 

[pinkporridge]

the prospect of you living forever scares all of us.

thats y i prob wont

 

[Minor Axis]

have the energy of a kid with the brains of an adult? scary stuff...

the prospect of you living forever scares all of us.

There is a good argument that's not natural. There are those like my self that hope there is something good around the corner after life, but if you could avoid pulling the plug, would you if you could afford it? Something tells me this would open a Pandora's box for the human race.

 

[Minor Axis]

I do not want to die; I like to think by the time I'm old, I won't have to die.

But one thing I know for sure- when it happens, however it happens, I refuse to be afraid. I will not spend my last moments terrified.

But your pulse will quicken for a bit.

 

[RedRyder]

I'm not afraid of death.... It's inevitable. Besides.... I've got people waiting on the other side for me. :cool

I suppose I'm more afraid of pain and suffering, and the unknown feeling of slipping away into death. I'm also saddened by leaving my family and friends behind.... and perhaps not finishing things that I want to do before I die.

 

[lovenslowmotion]

What I am afraid of though is dying alone, dying without achieving anything in this world, dying in horrible circumstances.

I think you hit the nail on the head. I think more than anything I fear that I will die alone/lonely & that's more devastating than death itself. I know that death is inevitable, I just hope it isn't tomorrow.

 

[Dana]

I'm afraid of death because I'm afraid of the unknown. I don't see how inevitable things can't be scary.

 

[Minor Axis]

I'm afraid of death because I'm afraid of the unknown. I don't see how inevitable things can't be scary.

Regarding this thread and your avatar quote- The worms will eat you.

 

[Spirited]

I can't say I'm totally ok with the thought of death, I don't believe I'm scared of dying, I know its something I can't stop and I truely do believe that there is more to dying than just being cremated or buried and that's the end of life altogether.

After working with elderly ppl with mental illnesses I can wholeheartedly say I pray that when it's my time to go if I'm old and not able to look after myself I hope that euthanasia is legalized because seeing people in that state scares me more than dying.

 

[Anghellic]

No, I am not afraid of death. I have experienced enough losses in my life and come to terms with it being a reality that it doesn't scare me at all. I don't even fret over the manner of death too much. Whatever happens, happens.