how old were you when you first realised [in the shock of that moment] that you were going to die?

Question

im not talking about the concept of death, i mean the realization that at some point its actually going to happen
are there still people out there in their 20s 30s 40s who dont believe in the reality of their own death?

i think i was 6 and i ran into my mums bedroom in a panic.

Answer 1

I was 10 and my Grandma died and then I realised that I would die someday. I cried for ages lol

Answer 2

Great Question!

Actually, I was in 5th grade. We were learning about the cold war and the 11th hour clock to indicate how close we were to a nuclear war with Russia. It was the 70's. We were told that it was likely to happen in 1980. I was distraught at first and then mad because that was the year I was getting my driver's license. Aren't hippie teachers great? Scare the kids with your political agenda!

When I was 21, I was swimming in water over my head, inhaled some water due to big waves, and the moment just before coughing it out, I had "my life flash before my eyes". It was only a couple of seconds, but it felt like hours. A true reality check.

Answer 3

2 specific moments stand out

1. A tour of Northern Ireland - HM Forces - and a particular incident that I will not expand upon

2. A vehicle crash in SW Africa in the middle of nowhere

I survived both and I am a better person for having experienced both - keeps you on your toes

Answer 4

I waw about 5 or 6. I went to a christian school my whole life..Everything was about preparing your soul for death. I am not normal today because of all the fears that were placed upon me as a child.

Answer 5

I think I always knew that someday I would die. When I was a kid though I used to think that everyone lived to be 100. So I remember thinking when I was 5 that I only had 95 more years to live! That used to worry me.

Answer 6

I was around 5 when i realised

Answer 7

26. Up till then I behaved like I was immortal

Answer 8

my tortoise died when i was seven. i was told he'd gone to heaven and that it was in the sky. i wanted some ladders to go up to him. my older brother said you will go to him one day, and he made me cry big style....my parents had to tell me all about it and i dont think iv'e ever got over the finality of it. my parents are now with Joey,, wish i had some ladders....sob sob.........

Answer 9

Not thought about it much, worry about when it happens

Answer 10

I'm immortal. I deliver letters.