Fear of Death Essay

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Death is a difficult subject for many people. The topic alone can cause a lot of anxiety because of all the things we don’t know. Most of us fear death for many reasons. Whether it’s your final day, or a final moment with a loved one, it’s a painfully scary process because of its uncertainty.
When we hear the word death, we define it as the end of life itself. Most people fear death because it’s either going to be painful, unknown, or even both. I believe most of us fear death because it’s a final moment of being part of loving relationship or family, it makes you feel that there’s a ticking clock counting down your existence and that all you wished for or hoped may have not been achieved. I consider death an adventure because as human, we …show more content…

Death will always be universal and is continuously seen or heard of everyday. The fear and death its self affects everyone, but it’s important to feel accustomed and comfortable about it. Sure it will be sorrow or and painful when the day comes for you or a loved one, but that’s the world. We must feel comfortable and learn to accept this topic. Finding motivation or something to distract you from this is a good way to motivate your life and build up a positive lifestyle. Death will always induce fear, but it’s just another chapter in life. Even though death has been studied for many years, it will forever be one of the most debated topics, including the fear of …show more content…

We simply have to learn how to die and learn to live well despite the fear. In Medical training is not very helpful for understanding the personal, as opposed to the medical, nature of dying.” (Ira, 35) I found Dr.Ira’s words to be wise and realistic. I know fear will always be around, but ultimately it is your beliefs that can help you endure a peaceful state of mind or a painful mind full of fear. If we have a purpose for life than either of those things won’t have any burden on. Sometimes I’m scared of death, but after hearing that from Dr.Ira I realized that fearing death holds me back because I have other things to fear such a busy work life or not living a good life, and providing for my family. After all, you may be forgotten when you die, but the true fear is mostly what you leave behind before your

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