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I am not afraid of death, but I am afraid of the Dying part itself. Because there are so many really awful ways to die and very few, that are not so bad. I think most everyone would be afraid of say burning to death or being shot or being in incredible pain for a long time, or violently ill, etc, etc.
But I believe death frees us to go to the next step which is a much better place, and getting on with the next step in an eternal road. I have no fear of that part.
I think people who write they aren't afraid of dying are really saying "I am not afraid I am going to die as I sit here in my den typing a post on City-Data."
Charles, you made me laugh out loud. LOL I think there's an element of truth in what you say. But I'm not afraid of death. I am afraid of dying like Arwenmark.
I really, really, really don't want to die soon. I am only 20 years old. So yes, I am afraid of dying.
I'm sorry, WaWa. I thought if I put this in the retirement post, I would get only 60+ posters (like me ).
I was afraid of dying when I was raising my children. Or, rather, I was afraid that I wouldn't be there to raise them myself. I do understand that death can be scary when we're young.
But when I was 18, I was in a very bad car accident and almost died. I didn't have a classic near death experience, but I had a good enough one that I lost my fear of death. Which has its pros AND cons. If I had been afraid of death all my life, I might have taken better care of my health.
And either way, what you are doing to prepare? Or do you try to not even think about it?
Anyone ever have a near death experience?
I am guessing most of us, unless we have a very serious disease or are near the century mark do not spend a lot of time thinking about death. That doesn't mean it doesn't cross our minds. Am I afraid to die? Heck no, how can you be afraid? That is like saying I am afraid to go to sleep at night. Am I prepared? Well when it comes to the paper work, yes, pretty much but I think I worry more about hubby going before me. Partially due to his health issues and partly because I depend on him for so much.
The near death experience, I sure did, when I was just 25 and lost our baby, I almost bled out and yes, I saw my entire life flash in front of me. It wasn't a bad experience...I just don't want to see it again for awhile.
I recently lost a brother, age 60. He died of a heart attack quietly in his sleep. I often think how lucky he was that he doesn't have to age, doesn't have to experience the pain that goes with growing old, doesn't have to experience mental decline, doesn't have to watch his kids (they're a selfish bunch who already pissed through their inheritance) turn on him, etc. He never got a terrible diagnosis, never had painful treatments, he went to bed on his last night with a head full of dreams. After I got over the shock of losing him, I felt wonderment and awe for his new adventure, whatever it may be.
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