I Am Afraid Of The Dying Process

I am afraid of dying. I have been afraid of dying since I was a kid. It used to be an abstract idea, but now that it is becoming more real, my fear has only grown stronger. As a child, death seemed like something that happened to other people far away from me - and when it did happen to someone close to me, it was always sudden and unexpected. My fear wasn't about what happens after dying; it was more about how much suffering there might be in between life and death.

You're not alone in the fear of dying.

Your fear of death is not unusual. It's actually a common phobia, with as many as 10 percent of people in the United States experiencing it at some point in their lives. In fact, there are many famous examples of historical figures who were afraid to die:

• President John F. Kennedy had a lifelong fear of dying that intensified after he survived an assassination attempt on his life in 1963. Afterward, he admitted that his greatest concern was whether he would have time to complete all his goals before passing away.
• In 1904, Albert Einstein expressed concerns about what might happen if someone tried to measure how fast time passes or whether matter can be destroyed inside an atom by observing its internal structure through X-rays - concerns that still vex us today!

You're not alone in your fear; others share it too!

Your feelings are valid.

You are not alone. You are not crazy, weak, or a bad person. You are a human being who has been through some tough stuff, and that is okay!

You might feel like you're the only one who feels this way, but I promise: you're not. So many people have struggled with their own fear of death - and they still do! It's so common that there are even therapists and counselors who specialize in helping people work through their fears of dying or losing someone they love.

You may be approaching death phobia wrong.

Once you've honestly assessed your fears, it's time to approach them head-on. You need to be honest with yourself about what frightens you most, and then work on putting those fears into perspective. It may help to have someone else keep tabs on the process. If there's someone in your life who won't be affected by your death, like a sibling or close friend, ask them if they will serve as an objective third party who can remind you of things like facts and statistics when things start getting out of hand.

The next step is just being open with your doctor - and this one should be easier if you've already been open with yourself! But don't hesitate to discuss any concerns directly with him or her before moving forward with treatment options and decision making around end-of-life care plans like DNRs (do not resuscitate orders). Asking for clarification about what each option means for recovery rates, quality of life after surgery or chemotherapy treatments and other key factors related specifically toward how long each treatment could potentially extend life could prove helpful in helping ease anxiety surrounding treatment decisions later down the road - even if no definitive answer exists yet due to lack of research information available today versus years past."

The best way to start healing is to find out why you are afraid of dying.

• Find out why you're afraid of dying.

This is the most important step in overcoming your fear of dying, because it requires honesty and reflection. You need to be honest with yourself on a couple of levels: firstly, what are the thoughts and feelings that make up your fear? And secondly, how did this fear originate?

• Ask yourself these questions:

What is my main concern when thinking about death?

What do I think will happen after I die?

How long will my body live after my mind stops working (and what happens then)?

How being afraid of dying changes your behavior.

You may be afraid to express your feelings.

• You might avoid going to the doctor because you're afraid of what you will learn.
• You could also avoid talking with your family and friends about your fears, which can make them feel like they are trying to keep something from you, or worse, that they can't trust you enough to share their own thoughts and feelings about death.

You might be afraid of confronting your fears about dying by:

• avoiding people who have died or are dying;
• avoiding discussions about death; or
• avoiding situations where someone else dies in front of you.

Don't be afraid to speak out.

You may feel uncomfortable sharing your fears with others, but there are several ways to go about it that can help you feel better. The first step is to talk to someone you trust - a family member, therapist, or doctor. If that's not an option for whatever reason, there are also support groups that might be able to help. Another option would be to write down your feelings on paper and then share them anonymously on a blog or forum (if you don't want anyone at all knowing what's going on).

Whatever route feels right for you will depend on the type of person who needs understanding most: yourself!

Death phobia can be managed, but you have to try first.

You can't run from your fears forever. One of the most important things to realize is that you can't change the fact that you will die. Death is a given, and it's something that we all have to face at some point. Once we accept this fact, we can begin to move forward with handling our fears in a healthy way instead of letting them control us.

In order for me personally, I had to realize that death isn't scary or bad - it's just part of life! If I didn't like how my mind was processing information about dying and being afraid of it…then maybe I should change my thoughts? That seemed like an interesting idea since it seemed like no matter what my brain decided on doing while thinking about death…it would always end up back at being afraid!

Conclusion

You don't have to be afraid of death or dying. You can manage your feelings by starting with the right mindset and working through them in a healthy way. I know how difficult it is to talk about this topic, but I hope this article helped you understand that it's ok to feel scared and sad when thinking about what happens after our time here on earth is over. The best thing you can do for yourself at this point is work through those emotions until they no longer control your life!