Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 14:57     Subject: terrified of death
Anonymous wrote:Say if there is a God and an afterlife but God doesn’t confirm it. That in itself is psychological abuse . Imagine the good it would do the world if God appeared said be good, don’t harm others and you’ll be rewarded with eternal life . That would drastically change life on earth. I think it would prevent most crimes. But let’s be honest, God probably doesn’t exist




Our friends over on the religion forum will tell you that God has confirmed it, through His Son. The Bible reportedly has the confirmation you seek. For the record, I'm agnostic and had a near death experience. I experienced a light and indescribable peace, but no Jesus or God or angels or loved ones and that didn't detract from the "place".
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 14:44     Subject: terrified of death
Anonymous wrote:Say if there is a God and an afterlife but God doesn’t confirm it. That in itself is psychological abuse . Imagine the good it would do the world if God appeared said be good, don’t harm others and you’ll be rewarded with eternal life . That would drastically change life on earth. I think it would prevent most crimes. But let’s be honest, God probably doesn’t exist


God already sent His Son to do that.

As a christian, I don’t fear death. I pray for a good death, but know that’s not guaranteed. I am sure I will be in eternal peace with Our Heavenly Father no matter what. His offer is good for anyone, be there with me. Peace.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 14:22     Subject: terrified of death
Anonymous wrote:I am terrified of being buried. I know this makes zero sense. I do have some claustrophobia and the idea of somehow waking up and realizing I am locked in a box is too unbearable to think about.

I wonder if a therapist could help with this. It’s not just about the claustrophobia. The idea of being cremated also is anxiety producing.

Again, I know it is all completely irrational. But when I think of death it always takes me to the point where I either am truly not gone and wake up and terrifying circumstances or I am truly dead but my “spirit” experiences that terror.

I feel stupid writing this. It’s almost not even the death itself. This started when I had this dream where I felt all floaty and realized with horror I was actually dead.

Hi I’m the OP. I used to fear this too, and decomposing . But I’ve figured there’s practically zero chance for any afterlife or consciousness after death so you can’t be claustrophobic when you are dead. There’s no consciousness . There’s nothing. Theres no more you .
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 13:02     Subject: terrified of death
I am terrified of being buried. I know this makes zero sense. I do have some claustrophobia and the idea of somehow waking up and realizing I am locked in a box is too unbearable to think about.

I wonder if a therapist could help with this. It’s not just about the claustrophobia. The idea of being cremated also is anxiety producing.

Again, I know it is all completely irrational. But when I think of death it always takes me to the point where I either am truly not gone and wake up and terrifying circumstances or I am truly dead but my “spirit” experiences that terror.

I feel stupid writing this. It’s almost not even the death itself. This started when I had this dream where I felt all floaty and realized with horror I was actually dead.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 13:00     Subject: terrified of death
Say if there is a God and an afterlife but God doesn’t confirm it. That in itself is psychological abuse . Imagine the good it would do the world if God appeared said be good, don’t harm others and you’ll be rewarded with eternal life . That would drastically change life on earth. I think it would prevent most crimes. But let’s be honest, God probably doesn’t exist
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 12:56     Subject: Re:terrified of death
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think we, as humans, are not supposed to know what happens after death, either through evolution or by design from a higher being. If we did know exactly what happened after death, then wouldn’t we just give up as a human race and die as soon as there is a setback? It’s the fear of the unknown that keeps us going, thriving, and embracing life while we are here.
I think people delude themselves into thinking they won’t die or they won’t know about it. Probably think dying in your sleep you don’t wake up and feel excruciating pain in your last moment




I nearly drowned. My lungs filled with water. I was revived. Other than a split second of anxiety when I realized I was going to die, it was not scary or painful. It was peaceful and beauty surrounded me.

That happened to Me. I blacked out . Was revived and zero memory of being unconscious. I remember the terror I felt when I hit my chin on the side of the pool. The pool them turning red with my blood then me going under. I never learned how to swim because of this and still fear swimming pools
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 12:53     Subject: terrified of death
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:


love this

That’s dumb . You live 75 years if you are lucky . You will then be dead for eternity
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 12:52     Subject: terrified of death
Anonymous wrote:Worrying about death is like going on vacation to somewhere spectacular and spending the whole time sad that you have to go home!

That’s how I think .
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 12:39     Subject: Re:terrified of death
I find the alternative so much more terrifying.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 12:22     Subject: Re:terrified of death
I think part of the challenge is looking at time from the construct we have as human beings that is very linear.

Obviously I have no proof of this, but my feeling is that time as we know it does not actually exist. And with that, as humans, we have to let go of being able to make sense of everything, including what happens after death.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 12:20     Subject: terrified of death
Worrying about death is like going on vacation to somewhere spectacular and spending the whole time sad that you have to go home!
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 12:09     Subject: terrified of death
shrooms.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 12:03     Subject: Re:terrified of death
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think we, as humans, are not supposed to know what happens after death, either through evolution or by design from a higher being. If we did know exactly what happened after death, then wouldn’t we just give up as a human race and die as soon as there is a setback? It’s the fear of the unknown that keeps us going, thriving, and embracing life while we are here.
I think people delude themselves into thinking they won’t die or they won’t know about it. Probably think dying in your sleep you don’t wake up and feel excruciating pain in your last moment




I nearly drowned. My lungs filled with water. I was revived. Other than a split second of anxiety when I realized I was going to die, it was not scary or painful. It was peaceful and beauty surrounded me.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 11:55     Subject: terrified of death
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You aren't living if you are using your time in fear of death. You're wasting your precious moments on a future that is inevitable. Our gift on this planet is life. Don't waste it.
but believing there’s meaning or purpose to life is delusional


I didn't say there was a purpose or meaning. You're projecting.

My daughter has anxiety. She has obsessive scary thoughts that she can't escape sometimes. One day it hit her when we were at the beach. The next day she told me what a waste of time all that anxiety was. She could have been having fun with the family but anxiety stole her happiness. It's the same thing with fearing death. Not a damn thing you can do about it. We all will achieve it
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2022 11:52     Subject: terrified of death
Anonymous wrote:


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