Ways to stop thinking about death

Tuesday, 19th June Since the beginning of time, people have looked up to the sky to find meaning in life. But for some people, these thoughts become all-consuming. Thanatophobia - or death anxiety - is characterised by persistent thoughts about death or dying which spark a sense of fear and panic, usually with no logical explanation. In extreme cases, these thoughts might be so terrifying that the sufferer ends up isolating themselves completely, avoiding leaving the safety of their house in the fear that something terrible might happen.

Show less A fear of death is fairly common, but you can overcome these feelings by focusing on the things in your life that you can control. Read up on statistics so you can prove to yourself that your worries are inflated beyond the possibility of what could happen. Learning a new skill is a great way to focus on the joys of life instead of worrying about dying. For more help from our co-author, like how to be comfortable with uncertainty, read on.

I forget about it sometimes; I might be at a party or having dinner with friends, and then it hits me all over again. I'm going to die!
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