Are you afraid to die?

Right now, I'm sitting at a desk in a situation where I don't feel like my life is threatened. If I felt like my life were in danger, I think I would be afraid. Part of the fear is of what is on the other side. I believe I have a soul; that I'm more than my body, but I don't have a strong faith that I know what to expect after death.

I've been taught about judgement and punishment for those who aren't saved, but it's not an idea that I totally buy into. I believe that there's a possibility that it is true and it's enough to scare me a little.
 
Yes, right now, I am very scared of death. I will maybe want it later and will not be afraid of it, but right now I am so young and have so many things to accomplish, so please, death, stay away from me for at least another 40 years :D
 
katniss said:
Everyone faces death eventually. Are you afraid of death? I'm not. I'm just afraid that, when my time comes, my loved ones will cry and be sad when they remember me. How about you guys?
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I recently lost a loved one and since then having been losing people I did care about. This has made me more mindful of the fact that I can also be dead anytime. So to be honest I'm not afraid of death itself, just afraid of how I will die. For Instance, I would really not love to be bed ridden or shot dead!
 
I'm not afraid of death or the afterlife, but I am afraid of how I am going to die, however that is. I think most people are though.
 
I'm not afraid of death itself, it's inevitable and it comes to all of us. I suppose I'm afraid of the manner in which my life will end, in that I hope it's not painful. I'd like to go in my sleep, but we don't always get what we'd like.

My mother told me recently, that she doesn't want any tears at her funeral. Instead, she wants people to dress up as bumblebees, and run about like idiots. I can't say I'm looking for a bee outfit yet, but I have this terrible image of my family dressed up as mentalist bees, sobbing over my mother's death.
 
I'm not. I don't want to die tomorrow or anything, but I'm not afraid of it happening either. When it's my time to go, I'll go...and I have no idea when that might be. There's no use in being fearful of it, though.
 
I think the fear of death is inherent in the human condition. There is also the fear of living. Among the balance of both fears is that we survive. There are moments in life when the fear is growing, and others that simply disappears. Death itself may be the only one that does not hurt. The fear that others disappear is the strongest. Think about it, nothing changes. Do not think about it, either. We just have to take care of our fears and try to live with them. They are an excuse to grow.:)
 
I'm not afraid to die. Sometimes I think it's not a good thing. Because it seems like I have no hope. No enthusiasm for the future. And it gives me a sense of being in the wrong place.
 
I think that a fear of death can lead to a full and rich life. The knowledge that there is an inevitable and unsuspecting end will encourage you to fulfill more of your pleasures and desires, right?

A couple of months ago I got into a minor car accident caused by a drunk driver. It was a complete surprise, he literally came out of nowhere. When I got home from the hospital (I had whiplash and wanted to get an xray done), I couldn't shake the feeling that the accident could've been so much worse. The other driver was so drunk that he was capable of doing worse damage and not even be aware of it. I wondered if I had died, at least one of the last things I did was spend time with my family and hold my fiance. That experience still shakes me up now, but it also makes me appreciate that it wasn't as bad as it could have been, and that there are many more things I want and can do in this life.
 
Good question! Who is not afraid of death? It is the ultimate fear that have always haunted the majority of mankind. Many people don't even realize that they have this very fear ingrained firmly in their psyche. Just consider this, most people have fear of some kind like, fear of heights, fear of enclosed spaces, fear of being attacked, fear of water, etc. All of these are minute manifestations of the ultimate fear of all: the fear of death! Only real awesome brave souls, those who are rare to find, doesn't have any fear of death; for the rest of the populace it is very much a daily reality. I'm no different and won't claim to be one ever.

But I'd also like to add that apart from having my own fear of death I also have fear of losing my loved ones, as it is the same for all and that worry often outdo my own fear. Death is not easy to accept and you don't even know in what form and when it will come. The only thing you know is that it will come for sure. So I try to focus on the present so that I don't lose my present in worrying about the future. I am trying to make better efforts in this area.
 
Am I afraid to die? I really cannot answer that. The correct answer is yes in my situation. However, my feelings are very much sensitive. There are times where I know time can be short, and so I have to cherish times with family and friends. Unfortunately, there are also times where I feel I am at the cliff of despair, ready to die. To walk in front of a car or just kill myself, knowing that I will not be missed; knowing that my life would be nothing. Almost everyday, my life is on my mind, making me wonder so many times if I really am afraid to die. I cannot say that I am not a human, but a human who enjoyed life so much unlike someone like me would definitely be afraid of being a corpse.
 
The only thing about dying that I'm afraid of is dying early. I want to live a couple more decades in order to achieve my goals and aspirations, reaching the stage in life where I feel most accomplished and happy. There's so much to do in this world.
 
Clazzi said:
The only thing about dying that I'm afraid of is dying early. I want to live a couple more decades in order to achieve my goals and aspirations, reaching the stage in life where I feel most accomplished and happy. There's so much to do in this world.
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I agree. My friend told me the time she wanted to die was near around 30-40. The peak of her life where she was happy with all of her accomplishments. -sighs- With all the new inventions in this world, it leaves us humans wanting so much more with the short time our lives give us to explore the world and space.
 
I'm not too afraid of my own death...I'm terrified of my husband and son dying. I'm terrified that it will take time to find them in the next life or whatever is after this. I'm a mix of excited and nervous about the experience itself.
 
I'm not afraid of dying at all. I just hope that I go easily. I don't want to be eaten by a shark or to be burned alive, but to actually die? No, I'm not afraid. =) Not one ounce of fear in those regards.

It's actually very nice to live this way. Wouldn't trade it for the world. Do I want to die now? NO WAY! I do know that I am prepared though.
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We awake from the dream exactly when we need to. Never fear; respect the power of the end.
 
Actually being dead is kind of an exciting prospect for me; I'd love to learn what happens. Is there a heaven and hell? Is it reincarnation? Is there just nothingness? The thought intrigues me.

I will admit, however, I am very afraid of the act of dying. I would absolutely hate a slow, painful death. Drowning, starvation, being set on fire: those all seem like horrible ways to die, and I am afraid I will be one of the unfortunate ones.
 
Actually being dead is kind of an exciting prospect for me; I'd love to learn what happens. Is there a heaven and hell? Is it reincarnation? Is there just nothingness? The thought intrigues me.

I will admit, however, I am very afraid of the act of dying. I would absolutely hate a slow, painful death. Drowning, starvation, being set on fire: those all seem like horrible ways to die, and I am afraid I will be one of the unfortunate ones.
 
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