I can remember as a child laying in bed and worrying about dying and that being it. I’ve suddenly realised since losing my mum that the fear has gone. Maybe it’s because my best friend is no longer here. Or perhaps the hope of some sort of reunion even though I’m not religious. I don’t know. It just struck me. Has it changed anyone else’s outlook?
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Hi, so my mom passed away this past March, 2025. I’m still scared to death of dying. I was forced to face my fear of surgery this year due to me getting cancer and now I’m not quite as scared of surgery as I was. The thing is, how can we face the fear of death? It’s impossible, and when I think about death, I don’t know what to think. I can’t fully commit to believing in heaven, so I don’t know if I’ll ever see my mom again. I’ve had the fear of dying even when I was a young girl lol. I remember in the 90’s there was a point where people were saying the world was going to end or we were going to get bombed or something. I remember I stayed up that entire night praying and listening and worrying with my eyes wide open. Nothing happened though lol. Nowdays I just try to not think about it too much. I wish I could get rid of this fear. I’m glad you did.
the only that scares me about dying is that my son will be homeless. i dont believe in heaven, its just a crutch we hold onto same as religion. i believe the spirit of someone might live on but thats not the same. people are always goingto say the world will end, used to see the little men with the boards. the closest we ever came to the world ending was inthe 60’s. once you are dead thats it
Everyone’s beliefs are so personal. I guess no one knows for sure. If people find comfort in a belief, especially after a loss, then all power to them.