Why do I keep thinking about the day I die?

You’re experiencing obsessive or intrusive thoughts. Obsessive thoughts of death can come from anxiety as well as depression. They might include worrying that you or someone you love will die. These intrusive thoughts can start out as harmless passing thoughts, but we become fixated on them because they scare us.

How do you get your mind off of dying?

What can I do to get through a loss?

1. According to the NHS, one the best things you can do is express yourself.
2. Allow yourself to feel sad.
3. Get a good night’s sleep.
4. Keep living your life.
5. Get by with a little help from your friends.
6. Remember that time is a healer!

Is there a way to overcome the fear of death?

Contemplating Decomposition Makes You Less Afraid of Your Own Death. For those of a spiritual bent, there is a Buddhist meditation practice specifically designed to help conquer the fear of death and to wrap your head around the fact that some day, your physical body will no longer exist.

Do you think about death a lot?

Your own death aside, chances are good that you will be affected by deaths of loved ones and most likely have to plan a funeral or two before your own comes about. People who think and talk about death a lot are often labeled “morbid,” or “death obsessed.” Guilty as charged, I suppose.

Should you make amends with people you love when you die?

People who are actively dying from a terminal illness are often told to make amends with people and repair conflicts, tell people you love them, examine your religious beliefs, take stock of your life and accomplishments. But there’s no reason to wait until you’re at death’s door to do these things.

How do you cope with the loss of a loved one?

Clear conversations and specific directions can ease the minds of everyone involved and relieve some of the anxiety wrapped up in thinking about your death. It’s also a huge kindness for those left behind.