How can people function knowing that one day they will be dead?

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Dimitri I	Depending on your religion, you're going to a better place. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

goesquicklyenjoy	All the more reason to enjoy life. You only get one chance at life-- make it good. If you're too freaked out to make it good for yourself make it good for others, and ironically then you'll make it good for yourself then, too. Take responsibilities and do a good job fulfilling them and you'll be too busy to be obsessing about death. There are lots of people who fight for life every day, or think of the people trying to stay alive in the Halocaust or present day Burma, they would give a lot to have freedoms and opportunities that you have. Make the most of what you have. Do great things!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nikki B	you maybe need to see a professional but yes I have had these thoughts also. But you just need to live life to the fullest and have fun while you are here Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cindi b	Yes death is a part of life! But if you are obsessing over it your life will be miserable. The best way to cope with it is to seek a minister. . He/she will be able to put your mind at ease. I can guarantee that! I used to be scared of death. After talking to ministers- I'm not afraid at all now. Chances are if you are a young healthy person- you will live a long life. Stay away from friends who want you to do stupid things like- Driving recklessly, drugs, drinking. I know this is a serious problem for you- but I promise it will get easier. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sarah	You should not be thinking about this. I believe it is enough that we are all aware, that we must all go through this process one day. In the meantime, you should enjoy your life to the fullest. You don't know when this day will come so this should not be a problem for you. Life has its own daily problems that we need to deal with. That should be enough for now. Also, perhaps you are going through a phase of something and if this is so, this will pass. You should get busy with positive things and keep outdoor activities on your schedule. You do not need to worry about this, and this day is not near, and you should not fear this at this time in your life. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥Dove♥	I was exactly like this, one day it was like i suddenly realized my own mortality and thought about the fact that eventually ill die or the people i love will die and give it a few hundred years and there'll be no trace left of me, like i never existed. then i started thinkin give it a few million years and the earth may eventually die taking all evidence of human existence with it and it would be like did we ever exist? like a tree falling in the forest with no one around to hear it...anyway i was petrified of this realization for ages until gradually i just had to get on with life, I'm OK again now but every so often the thought creeps back in a scares the heck out of me! x Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nervanna_21	if you are obsessing about death then you are not living. what a waste.stop obsessing about death and live. frankly, I think you are selfish. think of all the people that has to be living with all kinds of afliction and didabilities and you have life and are worrying about death. think positive baby. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Simmi	Well, if you are told your life will not be long and perhaps quite short, you can allow yourself to think about all this. I cried a lot and found it hard to function well in the beginning. As I go along with this I am much calmer. I talk to my family and close friends. I am fortunate for the supports I have. I am trying to live my life as best I can until I can't. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

beebee	you are here to serve your God and others, there is a life after death so you know Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fallen angel	every one knows that they are going to die one day, so they just accept it thinking it wont be any time soon. you dont talk about it though, cause it hurts to loose a loved one. but if all of a sudden you do to the doctors and find out that you have cancer or some other serious illness like that, yes it may be harder to function that usual. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RotcehZepol	Because it really is a topic that we have NO control over. It is in God's hands. Be thankful for everyday that you are alive and live each day as if it was your last one. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

birdie	You should concentrate on living don't waist your time thinking of dying. Put your faith in God. You must have faith! Don't be afraid, there is nothing to fear but fear it self. Take care, God Bless! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

worried	They don't know what death brings to them (they have certain beliefs), there is no point of talking about it to much because it stops you from living your life to the max, and because you don't know the exact hour of your death. I think that living your life scares the heck out of you as well, to the point you're wasting your time by thinking about something that'll happen to you and me and everyone else anyway, no matter how scared we may be of it. So instead of being scared, choose not to be scared, accept death as something inevitable, or do a research on how different cultures and religion perceive death, perhaps you'll find something there that will put your mind at ease. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jamesnetnizzle	omg omg omg i found someone with the same fear as me i obsess about it. i cant stop thinking that everything will be black. that there will be nothing. like what is going to hapen. i cant even function. it has made me mentally sick. i am so afraid of what will happen to my body i do not want to get buried because i do not know what happens after death believe me man i know how u feel its scary Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

debbireed	It's a natural process. Everyone dies. No one escapes alive. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

elkduckdog20	Then in that case wouldn't you want to live every second like it was your last? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Skittles are M & M wannabees	I buried my father on January 8th and had to come face to face with this very issue. I was there with my father when he passed. I am also expecting my third child and, for me, it was such a miracle to be part of the two miracles of life at the same time. That's how I encourage you to look at death...we come into this world from "somewhere" and we'll exit this world to "somewhere" else when we die. "Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light. I have loved the stars to fondly to be fearful of the night." - Sarah Williams Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hair	It's unstoppable and it is better to live without fear than worrying about it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

christian j	Just think about death as an incentive to live your life fully if you do that, you will be fine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

**~Raizn~**	well u just gotta think of it as it happens to everybody and its part of the cycle......when ur time comes itll happen thats y u gotta do good in life and enjoy it!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gaby :]	everyone knows they r going to die, they just want to make the best of their lives while they can and have fun and live every day to its fullest :] Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dutara	Because it's easier than dead people reflecting on their previous life.....basically they can't.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wiremu	Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting: The Soul that rises with us, our life's Star, Hath had elsewhere its setting, And cometh from afar: Not in entire forgetfulness, And not in utter nakedness, But trailing clouds of glory do we come From God, who is our home By William Worsworth When we die we will go back to God where we came from because of Jesus Christ 's atonement. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

daddynard1010	just dont think about it. It a scary feeling, but if you spend tim thinkn about it, you wont enjoy life Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Karen	I would see a professional if you are thinking about death too often. You could suffer from anxiety or any number of problems. Death crosses everyones mind occasionally and it is scary. You can't live if you are constantly thinking about death. You deffinately need to see a professional if you are obsessing. Because as you say, most people don't talk about it, because it is not at the forefront of their mind, and for good reason. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jesse Rocks	Because today you are ALIVE. That's why you try to live each day to the fullest. I've learned in relationships-ALL relationships-this is why you have to be very careful about what you say..it may be the last words someone hears..... I never let my husband leave angry (though we rarely argue) and I always tell my mother that I love her. I worry about death----not my own---of those that Iove...that's why I LOVE THEM everyday that I have them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

amosunknown	If you obsess over death its because you have no hope for your life, or belief in your existence outside your body. You have two choices. Either accept the fact that you have 80 years in which to make yourself happy, and stop wasting time over knowing its going to end. Or find faith in the belief that you are eternal, and your body is a house which is not, and when it dies you will go on. Or, adversely you could just go on freaking out and doing nothing with yourself and die anyhow. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Possum	Well think of it this way: Imagine if we never died!!! How many of us could honestly handle being stuck in this world forever??? Death is my light at then end of the tunnel. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Anastasia M	you function simply by accepting the fact that it happens to everyone and it is simply inevitable there is nothing you can do to prevent or halt death. the only thing you can do is live life to the fullest and take care of ourselves ie dont do things that harm health--drinking smoking drugs driving recklessly. also eating well and exercise promotes life longevity. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jackie Oh!	I know, it's hard to think about. My mother died a year ago and it makes it that much worse when someone close to you dies. But, you can't live your life thinking about death or it'll pass you by. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mel	life is a gift, for sure. everyone dies, though. therein lies the rub. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No