To ask if your NOT scared of death?

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I'm utterly petrified of what might be beyond this life, but presumably others have reasons they don't fear an afterlife - why not?

I was brought up to believe in an afterlife, so I don't fear death at all. I worry about having a long, drawn out, painful run up to death, but I think actually dying will be like going to sleep. Just drifting off.
My Dad has just died, and although I was very sad and upset (though he had Alzheimer's, so it was a relief for him actually) I did experience a tremendous feeling of excitement that one day I'll see him again, and he'll be whole and without dementia. I get a lot of comfort from that thought.

www.iflscience.com/physics/ask-physicist-speak-your-funeral-0/

That is a lovely read for this general topic.

I'm not scared of dying, or the dying part, I just fear not existing anymore. I don't really know how to explain it better than that - it makes more sense in my head. I'm also petrified of not being able to comfort my kids and family and let them know that "oi, I'm dead, so I don't care that I'm dead, so you shouldn't worry either" sort of thing.

Think of the year 1400. Did you exist? Does that thought terrify you? What do you remember of it?
Unless you have some recollection of a past life, then you are like me. You remember nothing. Not a big blackness, not a hole, just nothing. That is where I am headed when I die. I am scared of the moment of death or the run up to it - illness, or pain. But afterwards? No. I just hope it will be long enough from now that those left behind are able to say "she had a bloody good life" and get on with their own, rather than mourning someone who died too young.

A naturally anxious and nervous person but genuinely do not fear dying.

I just feel that there is nothing I can do or control about it and that was happens will happen.

I am afraid of leaving my dds. They are only small. If I can see them grow up and hopefully become happy, independent adults than I hope I won't fear death anymore

I am terrified at the thought of how it ends, what will happen? Will it hurt, will I suffer? Who would come to my funeral?
The thought of every oriface of mine being stuffed with cotton wool then laid on a metal trolley, toe tagged then put in a small fridge drawer absolutely horrifies me to the point that the thought of it used to really make me ill.
I am an incredibly private person with control issues though.

I have seen many dead bodies and I have to say, I don't believe there is life after death. We just decompose and cease to exist.

I am vaguely concerned about having a bad death - or even a horrible few years suffering before death. We don't treat dying people with the dignity we afford animals in terms of euthanasia.

But actually being dead doesn't bother me. I think life is like a soap opera. It is a bit sad that you won't get to see the next episode. But that's it.

I am not scared of being dead (I think the actual moment of death will be quite peaceful and afterwards I do believe in heaven but, if I am wrong and there is nothing, well I won't know anything about it!)

I am worried about having a traumatic death, especially anything involving struggling to breathe, or a long, drawn out, painful one, or of being old and frail/demented and not being able to take care of myself.

So, I have lots of anxiety about how I will get there but death itself - nah!

Death doesn't scare or worry me in any particular way.
I wouldn't be ok with dying before my children are adults as I see it as my job to get them there, but my DH and extended family are capable so it doesn't worry me unduly either.

I'm not scared.

Either there's nothing, in which case it's all moot, or I'll see people I've lost whether it's Up or Down I eventually end up at.

Happens to us all!

I am.absolutely terified of dying. I have lost count of the number of deaths I have witnessed and failed cpr I have at (Nurse not some weird killer) I think the variation of ways to die scares me. I also get very on the verge of hysterical upset at the thoughts of leaving my kids and my dh dying before me. I know I couldn't cope with being alive for 1day without him. I really hope I go first.
I do believe in heaven tho. I honestly believe that you spend your time just reliving the best memores of your life so I know whe I get there I will be with my family. I think heaven is a wonderful peaceful place and I won't miss my family as I will see them, but not being in on the earth a day scares me so much.

I am afraid of pain,i am petrified about leaving dd behind,but no i am not afraid of death.

lweji

No, not a serial killer. Raised with a very literal religious belief in heaven and hell which I no longer feel there's any evidence for but the fear surrounding all the possibilities including those of other religions and ideas remains

Not in the slightest bit worried about being dead. I don't believe in any afterlife, so I'll just no longer exist and obviously therefore be oblivious to the fact.

However, I am concerned about dying in any way that's really painful, undignified or that puts a huge burden on my family (kids especially, but dh too if I go first!)

No more tears, no more pain, no more suffering, no more sadness.

Reuniting with loved ones, joining with angels and archangels and all the company of heaven, eternity spent in praise and worship of my God and King, endless days spent living perfectly with no more separation and loss; I honestly can't wait.

I've spent time with a number of people as they've died and seen how keenly they've slight it, watched them slip slowly from here to Eternity, calm and secure and very clearly never alone.

I know that's not the case for all deaths. But as much as I can choose, that's the death I'm aiming for, and I have absolutely no fears about what lies in wait for me on the other side.

But even if you believe in hell, it should take a lot to get there.
Compassionate Jesus wouldn't send you to the pits for our normal day to day stuff. :)

So, unless you're a horrible person, you shouldn't worry.

No I'm not scared of death as I do have a complete faith that Jesus died for me (for all who chose to accept his death and resurrection) and that I have a place in heaven.

I am scared of the thought of leaving my loved ones early and causing them harm or upset. The thought of my actual death is a bit scaring too.

I worry that I'm gonna die before my kids are emotionally able to deal with it

I do not fear death - "27-28 Everyone has to die once, then face the consequences. Christ’s death was also a one-time event, but it was a sacrifice that took care of sins forever. And so, when he next appears, the outcome for those eager to greet him is, precisely, salvation." (Hebrews 9:27). I do fear it very much for those who are not "eager to greet him" :(

No. I avoid death, but I do not fear it! I fear my children suffering in any way but not myself. I do fear them watching me suffer as that would cause them to.... I would rather die before old old age than be dragged along with life and not live it

I agree, the death part doesn't bother me, the dying part worries me quite a lot.

I don't fear being 'dead' as I believe in life beyond this existence but I don't know exactly what form that will take. I'm more curious about this than scared. But I am scared of the dying bit, like many others have mentioned, because of my family and pain / suffering etc... It's deep stuff and I'm not convinced anyone has a clear answer as to what happens or not? But science says energy can't be destroyed only transferred and theories about afterlife predate the science, and we're all still talking about it. For me this suggests there must be something. Willing to admit I may be wrong though. Guess we all get to find out one day!

I'm not scared of death. I don't want to die and I worry about my family if I were to die unexpectedly.

I am fearful of people I love dying but I think that's perfectly normal.

I believe we'll be reunited with those who've gone before us.

There is no afterlife - it's a convenient myth.

I am not scared of dying right now. I am concerned about the long term prospect of death. I might not be if I was in pain (or senile)

No I am no longer scared of death. Of the manner of my death yes but I have no fear of what will come next.