Are you afraid to die?

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Yes

No

It depends (comment below)

[FatNeville]

It depends. I'm a bit of changes of any kind. I'm not sure whether I want to die or not. It might be a relief from the pain and suffering that I experience on a daily basis. On the other hand, it might not. Reports of people who have temporarily died but been resuscitated seem to vary. One woman I briefly met said that when she was temporarily dead, the experience was so unbearable that she never wants to die again. I've heard other people say that it was a glorious experience in which they felt comfort and love.

I have some fear of what will happen to the people who have made me a part of their lives when I am no longer in the earthly realm. People have come to expect me to be there for them, helping them in times of need, always ready to be of whatever service I may, in my humble manner, can render for them. A few people would possibly grieve the loss of me. Perhaps. That's probably the main reason why I have tried my utmost to restrain my desire to commit suicide. People view it as a selfish act. Sometimes, though, I feel convinced that it would really be in everyone's best interests.

The Gospel, however, promises good news for those who wish to accept salvation. Simply believe, be baptized, repent from sin, and walk in the light, and death will no longer have the same power over you. Believers shall not perish, but have everlasting life. Those giants we called death and grave are dead now themselves.

"To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure."

[Caroline91]

@FatNeville I think it's different for each individual, depending on where we are in our internal life at the time. You sound like such a kind person. Stay kind :)

[FatNeville]

@Caroline91 I intend to be as kind as I can for as long as I can. Thank you.

[ohsheeT]

To be honest I said no. Because I do have beliefs about life after death.

But at the same time I think if I had too much time to think about it I wouldn't be afraid to afraid of it I'd be scared of it maybe I would be scared more about that I prepare myself enough to do what I feel that happens after death but if it just happens no I'm not afraid
I guess it all just depends on how it all happens.

But I thank you for this question because right now my mother has full blown dementia and I had to give it up my life my everything to take care of her and that's one question that I haven't asked myself will I have but I haven't is that's what keeping her alive is that she's scared.

Because I know that her time is any day any week any month from now they should have already happened probably and the pain that she's in is just crazy so I thank you very much for this question

[wiltingrosepetal]

Yeah, I'm a Type A person. Stressed at uncertainty, hate change, make me immortal pronto

[petitedollbabee]

I’m afraid of ways of dying. But not afraid of death itself.

[Siri137]

No, I don't. As someone once put it (quoting from memory, so I might get this wrong), "I don't fear death because right now I'm not dead, I'm alive, and after I die I simply will not be there to experience it".

[PeachyPie93]

No as long as it isn't embarrassing. People now days have no respect for the dead always taking pics and videos. I hope I die inside lol.

[electromagnetic]

Sometimes I am knowing it’s inevitable. Other times I am not knowing it’s inevitable.
It’s a toss each other week.

[DJB72]

I'm not afraid of what comes next. The idea of drowning in my own body fluids again (thanks to the doctors who resuscitated me) doesn't appeal though. Something a bit faster next time.

[Caroline91]

For me the leaving was lost in a time warp but the coming back was slow. I vacillate on how I feel about doing it again no matter how it happens next time.

[DJB72]

I just don't want something where I'm fighting in agony for oxygen again. I went into a cytokine storm after I caught Covid in the first "wave" and the process of dying by inches in ICU when you're aware of what's happening was extremely unpleasant. It took under a week to go from walking about to not having enough oxygen in my blood to give me the strength to lift myself onto a bedpan. I had under 75% oxygen saturation the day the pulmonologist told me they could induce a coma and ventilate me but he hadn't had anyone survive that. But if they didn't I'd be dead that day.

I was in a hallucinating coma - coma with delerium - for 3 terrifying months before I died. The hallucination was as real as the world. I had a nurse by my bed the whole time and he began CPR as I flatlined. The team kept going for four hours, which would have been unheard of if I HADN'T had Covid. The WHO instructions were not to attempt to revive a Covid patient in case they infect everyone else.

Four years later and I'm still dealing with the recovery issues of losing over 50% of my body mass and my kidneys failing.

So next time, something quick and painless thanks.

[Caroline91]

@DJB72 It's horrifying that you went through all of that and I'm so sorry you're still dealing with the effects of the illness.. My experience was relatively quick but very violent. I also have dealt with the damage to my body and mind, and will for the rest of my life. Either way, leaving and coming back changes a person forever. I think it's especially difficult because there are very few people living who can relate to what a person has experienced and that can be emotionally isolating. I've learned to just keep moving forward and it sounds like you are doing the same. I wish the best for you, always.

[DJB72]

@Caroline91 thanks. I've met a couple of other people who have experienced what we've been through and our experience seems to have similar issues with being back. For me, I had treatment for an infection in my foot interrupted and two weeks after I woke from the coma I had to have my leg amputated below the knee. My kidneys failed completely but I've regained 40% function so I'm not needing dialysis - thankfully. I had to have it the first week after the coma three times. It's not fun.

My Nephrologist refers to me as the "healthiest corpse" he's ever dealt with 🤣

You're right though. The only way is to keep moving forward. One step at a time.

I wish you peace and joy.

[Caroline91]

Thank you! I have found that moving forward with new eyes has been a blessing in so many ways. And I do experience so much joy in my life... The song 'I Hope You Dance" is such a perfect reflection of who I have become and I know I will " ... never take one single breath for granted..." and will always "... feel small when I stand beside the ocean.." I wish much joy for you, too :)

[DJB72]

I'll Google it. Who's the artist?

[Caroline91]

It's an old one -- Lee Ann Womack

[DJB72]

I'm an old one myself 😂

[Caroline91]

Hahaha...52 isn't THAT old lol... I'm 32 and my husband is 47 and he's definitely my perfect man!

[Caroline91]

@DJB72. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F44nrK0MxEQ

[Caroline91]

@DJB72 My choice: I dance!

[DJB72]

Me too - metal leg and all!

[Caroline91]

Nice :)

[Kaneki05]

No it's just annoying. Getting old or dying is annoying.

[sudoers]

No im not scared at all. Im ready every day to meet god/gods and insults them about all the horrific things in this world and maybe in all galaxies. I think about children who were killed and tortured and rapped… all the family who have been separated, all the useless wars. The bad part that he created on us.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

I respect death and life, but I'm not afraid of either.

[Chazmatazz269]

Not at all. I’m good to go any time now. Ell oh ell!

[CriticalCatDad123]

Absolutely. Which is why I refuse to protect women from killers. Refuse to fight and die in a war for a privileged and protected gender when they don’t have to be drafted yet can still vote.

[Kaneki05]

Guy makes this about women kekw

[Wiredone]

I've had at least two near death situations. I know Im Going to die sooner or later. I'm not afraid of dying. Almost all my family is in heaven.

[Fireguy17]

I'm not in any rush to find out but as you get older you start to think about it every so often.

[Aakash_Hangargi]

Death isn't scary the path and the way we die might scare us

[Babygirl_S]

Yes, I haven't had all the fun I wanted to have yet.

[kellytheman]

No not really but I have not really experienced death much in my life either.

[PeterLegg91]

Not really no cos you can't avoid it , it's inevitable

[OddBeMe]

But having been suicidal probably helped me over that hump.

[elaphe]

No, I have faith and it really is a waste to be afraid since it won't change anything.

[ab2shifty]

Nah lol. As long as my homies and family are good, I wouldn’t be afraid

[BarryLiverstone]

Nope. Thank God I’ve got Jesus.

[imran_]

Because I am prepared to face the death🌱

[sean1234]

Jesus is coming, why should we care?

[DrPepper12]

Aging is scarier than death tbh

[Caroline91]

@DrPepper12 Why is that do you think?

[DrPepper12]

@Caroline91 I guess the recent health setbacks are weighing on me and this mortal coil will eventually break down.

[Caroline91]

@DrPepper12 Yeah, it's gonna happen to the best of us... I notice a lot of thoughts about all of this seem to come from men who are 50ish. I need to pay attention to that bc my husband is 47 and I'd like to have some understanding about it if he goes through those feelings soon.

[DrPepper12]

@Caroline91 the realization you (likely) have more years behind than ahead is a sobering thought. Make sure your wills up to date and protect your assets by putting it in trusts. Especially real estate.

[Caroline91]

@DrPepper12 All of the practical stuff has been taken care of since the first month we were married, 10 years ago. I appreciate my husband so much for dong that for me and our little ones. Since I was only 22, I really wasn't in a space to want to think about it. But, after the pandemic, I have gotten a lot more serious about thinking about it all. Since practicalities are already addressed, I'm thinking more about psycho emotional aspects and about wanting to talk with my husband about those things. It's not a comfortable conversation, I'm sure...

[Caroline91]

I vasillate.

[Agape93]

Nope, not even a bit

[Nicollette1984]

I’m afraid how I will get their.

[laly520]

nope

[NetherlandsNar]

No I accept it