Im 27 and i think about death

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Im 27 years old and for the most part im in really good health. Im not expecting to die anytime soon, knock on wood. However there are moments where i cant stop thinking about death! I mean I know there isnt life after death or heaven or any of that fairy tale bull shit but I why cant I stop thinking about it? My thoughts usually consist of will it hurt? What will everyone feel after I die, and so on and so on. It almost becomes obsesive at times. It gets to the point that even sometimes i think about my friends dieing or my mother and it prevents from actually living, is this normal?

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    You're missing out on life, because you are to busy thinking about death. Just stop worrying about it, everyone dies at some point and no one really knows what's after death. So why not enjoy life?

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  • Justme00
    11 years ago

    It is normal to think about death and wonder about all the things you mentioned. However, when it gets to the point of obsession, it is not so normal and not healthy. A therapist will be able to talk it all out with you and recommend ways to make it be less intrusive with your day to day life.
    It is an important topic to explore tho since we all end up there in the end.

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  • sosueme
    12 years ago

    This is the time in your life when your realize that you are mortal. accept it, move on, and enjoy life

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  • karmasAbich
    12 years ago

    I think about it as well. Over and over again

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  • emilydoll
    12 years ago

    Don't worry, God is with you child.

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  • emilydoll
    12 years ago

    Normal were all freaking out rofl

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  • kyanviado
    12 years ago

    Why not it only comes once. We were born, we live and we die. Please try not to die thinking about it

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  • shootingstar
    12 years ago

    A philosophy lecturer once said while being discharged from the military he was being psych-examined. The Doc asked him if there was anything bothering him. He then asked 'Yeah, why are we born to suffer and die?' She says, "I can prescribe you Valium," he replies, "No thanks, I drink."

    I studied philosophy and the "human condition," and I was the same way at the same age. I think it may be normal for intelligent people who may not believe in God--or that just could be how I perceive myself.

    Anyway, it's normal, but don't do it. You'll miss out on living for fear of dying. If you're not dashing out the door now to go live, read up on all the wise people who warned against such distractions. "The Good Life," IMO, is about being generous with yourself, and being driven to accomplish your life's goals. Channel that fear of death into fear of personal failure, and channel that fear of personal failure into a positive drive to do something great.

    Don't make the mistake of having so much free time on your hands that you 'crawl up inside your own head' and make yourself useless.

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    • harsh_epiphany
      12 years ago

      wow that was really nice, and though provoking, thanx shootingstar!

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  • Katywompus
    12 years ago

    There's a club for that

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  • FreeWilly69
    12 years ago

    I think about this all the time too, I'm so scared :(

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