I'm atheist also, but I think whatever one's beliefs it is natural to be afraid of death.
It's not so much the being dead, but the process of dying is what I fear.
I've had a few near death experiences-they happened in unbelievable mundane situations. One time I nearly choked to death on some food and I was home alone so I had to give myself a Heimlich manoeuvre to breathe again.
I didn't panic that much, I just found the method of dying embarrassing, particularly with someone of my intelligence.
There were car crashes I avoided by the skin of my teeth. Other situations as well.
When I die I prefer it to be on my own terms-but then that could be pretty scary too. Perhaps an accidental choking is the easiest way to go, aside from dying in one's sleep or from an overdose.
Is it normal I am afraid of death?
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I'm atheist also, but I think whatever one's beliefs it is natural to be afraid of death.
It's not so much the being dead, but the process of dying is what I fear.
I've had a few near death experiences-they happened in unbelievable mundane situations. One time I nearly choked to death on some food and I was home alone so I had to give myself a Heimlich manoeuvre to breathe again.
I didn't panic that much, I just found the method of dying embarrassing, particularly with someone of my intelligence.
There were car crashes I avoided by the skin of my teeth. Other situations as well.
When I die I prefer it to be on my own terms-but then that could be pretty scary too. Perhaps an accidental choking is the easiest way to go, aside from dying in one's sleep or from an overdose.