2007-01-17 02:00:32 · 21 answers · asked by jennifer 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
With a manic Depression disorder (that I have) its not death that scares me, its everyday life sometimes that does.
2007-01-17 02:08:40 · answer #1 · answered by myangel_101211 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, when I think about it. Probably especially because I'm not remotely religious. I think that religion's function is to give people something to believe in that makes them less afraid, and when you don't have that, it makes it all the scarier. I would like to believe in a reincarnation type of scenario, but when it comes down to it, what I really think is that when you die, you just die. And yes, that is scary. So, lesson to glean from the scariness: live every day the best way you can. Be nice, be adventurous...when it's over, it's more than likely over. But at least we're not alone, it happens to everyone, right? And it's better to have had a life and then die than never to have been alive at all.
2007-01-17 10:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by mandygirl78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be terrified, not only of my death, but of those around me. I would lay awake at night and listen to my family breathe to make sure they wouldn't die. I didn't lose that fear for a long time. I was afraid of everything. Then one night I was watching an emotionally wrenching documentary about starvation in Africa. I have always been religious, and at a particularly painful scene, cried out, "Oh, God, can't something be done for them?" A very quiet voice replied, "Will you die for them?"
My reaction was immediate: "NO!" Then I began to mentally stutter, trying to rationalize my answer; I had responsibilities here, people would miss me, I had things I needed to finish. The quiet voice spoke again. "I never said you had to stay dead."
For some odd reason, that changed my whole attitude about death. For me now, death is but a doorway into a new adventure. That attitude has changed my whole life. I'm not afraid of anything now, including other people's death. I see that death is not worse than living in constant pain. I don't lay awake at night listening for someone's breath. I'm not even worried about other people's opinions, which is a huge relief. I'm cheerful now all the time and live my life with zest.
2007-01-17 10:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by dragons4me3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would be the point? Are you afraid of eating, or waking up? These are also things you can't avoid.
Live life to the full. You only get one chance. Do what you can to enjoy yourself while helping others. Obey the golden rule - "do unto others as you would be done by".
I don't look forward to a lingering painful death - that would be scary. I hope I have the courage to deal with it if that's the way it ends. In that case, I'll take my own exit when I'm ready.
2007-01-17 10:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live your life to the fullest, and treat everyday as though it were the last day, you will never be afraid of death. Dealth is the end of all, and everyone will and must die someday.
Focus more on the half of the glass as though thats the life you've lived, and the empty half is the half you must make the most out of.
Good luck
2007-01-17 10:09:40 · answer #5 · answered by Yvonne Mystic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I've developed the belief that memories of me will continue after my physical body ceases to exist in this life. My soul will go on to make a new contract and I will begin a new life. Assuming I've met all of the details of the contract in this life. The thought of dying saddens me when I think of my children and family. But afraid? No.
2007-01-17 10:05:46 · answer #6 · answered by Kalypso 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The process of dying, yes. It could be long and agonizing.
But I am not afraid of death, being dead, at all. In fact, death's got to be more peaceful and painless than the life I'm experiencing in the f*cking USA
2007-01-17 17:37:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I am not afraid of dying!
Why should you be afraid of dying? Death is inevitable!!! no questions asked!! Do anything that you ever wanted to do. You only have one life to live!!
2007-01-18 15:50:05 · answer #8 · answered by hey whats up 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being bipolar I would pray for death at times. I am more afraid of living than dying.
2007-01-17 10:10:05 · answer #9 · answered by kathyk214 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell no, the next life will be a great one, and I am not missing out when it comes to living my life to the fullest. The goddess will place me in the next life, and I will be happier than I am now, hopefully. Blessings
2007-01-19 12:25:42 · answer #10 · answered by gothica2007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, there is no point fearing something that you cannot stop or control. It's going to happen sooner or later, so I just live life for today since tomorrow is never promised.
2007-01-17 10:22:53 · answer #11 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋