Overcome fear of Death

Death is a part of life

Whoever comes in the world has to go one day. There are a few simple points to consider if one is suffering from death phobia.

Death is Natural

One needs to recognize that death is natural. Each and every life goes through three major stages, conception, birth, and death.

Self-talk and Writing

Self-talk is healthy but to a certain limit. If one is fearful of death, one needs to determine the time when such thoughts come to mind. The causes or those things which trigger the phobia. Writing about the times one is fearful of death and thinks how it affects one’s life in different contexts like social, personal, relationships, and occupational etc. It helps to understand and consider one’s thoughts. Whenever negative thoughts accumulate the mind, one needs to calm down. Believing and focusing on the positive aspects of life helps to get rid of destructing thoughts. Staying calm in situations which lead to anxious behaviors helps in the long run.

Be Honest

One needs, to be honest with oneself. Facing the realities helps rather than running away from them. One will die someday but this does not mean that the entire life will be spent living in the fear of death. Enjoy the life to the most and just be prepared for death. There is nothing to be fearful of.

Take  Control

Taking control of one’s live is most important. One should not allow others to rule over oneself or have command. Family and friends are often always a source of compassion and positivity. Keep oneself busy in different activities which are of interest to the individual. Keep up with the things which make one happy. If there is a job or a relationship which is deeply dissatisfying, leave it or take care of it in a positive way.

Rituals and Spirituality

One needs not to be religious to adopt ritual. They just give meaning to life. Rituals give a sense of continuity and a reason to live. A walk in the cool breeze close to nature or talking to underprivileged children, helping them out give satisfaction to the soul. 

Most of the times depressed people are afraid of dying or they either want to die because they think they have nothing to live for. Responsibilities and incomplete tasks lead to such issues. Considering the care of every individual related to one’s life is important. Selfish and or selfless behavior is not appropriate. It is better to take reasonable steps rather than obsessing oneself.

One does not want to die when one thinks that there will be no one after they are gone to take care of them. The most important thing to consider at this moment is that one cannot love and care for one’s family more than God does. He loves His mankind more than anything.

Healthy and Positive Life

Making a list of tasks like “Things to do”, challenging oneself every day with new positive ideas, making commitments with oneself lead to a healthier body as well as the mind. Being passionate about the goals of life and positive will help one to get rid of negative thoughts of death. Thinking and fearing death leads to anxiousness, despair, depression etc. The focus should be on living well and passionately. When an individual is satisfied with one’s life fear of death does not take root in the thoughts or the heart of the individual.