Why Do I Worry Abouth Death....?

In My Humble Opinion
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Why on Earth do I worry about death somedays and on some days, I’m so sure theres an afterlife that I can’t wait to die (exageration but y’know)? With all the ghost stories around, I just wish that someone caught one on film definately just so we could be SURE theres something more after this. But I must know why sometimes im worried that i’ve only got around 60 years left (im 19) and thats not enough.

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I felt the same way you did at 19. I believe it was because there were so many unfinished things I wanted to do such as get married, buy a house, have children and see many areas of the world. I assume that is really where your anxiety comes from. Now that I am 33, I have rushed through my list so well that I dont really get a flying fuck if I live much longer. It isn’t depression. I have just realized that most people claim that live is too short when it is actually really freakin long. I can fit in the rest of my stuff with lots of room to spare in 20 years, much less 50. I used to obsess over dying when I was younger now it just seems like a perfectly good outcome.

BTW, my real name is Maverick so I really like your user name.

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I think that’s a big factor. That and the fear that dying will hurt. I’m just not worried about these things anymore, personally. There are a ton of things I want to do with my life, but the reality of it is that when you die, you’re not aware of anything and as a result, won’t be disappointed. (That’s my view - I think there’s still some controversy about the subject. :p) You have no idea how long you’ll live; apart from some choices you can make to reduce certain risks, it’s really out of your hands. So I find there’s no point in worrying about it.

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Well either death is followed by an afterlife, where I would assume the trials of mortal life no longer bother you, so no regrets, sadnesss etc…

Or, death is followed by nothing in which case you wont know anyway. So whats to worry about?

Your 19, stop thinking so much and go enjoy yourself. your last thought before death shouldn’t be “Huh, is this what I was scared of? I should have…”

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Just remember, death is completely fair. No matter what you did in life, everyone gets to be dead for the exact same amount of time: forever.