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10/12/17
Thanatophobia: what comes next in life
Walking home at night from a party with a friend and we decided to take the shortcut through the shady alley way, when a mugger popped out of nowhere. He yelled “give me your money”. But my friend had tried to fight him off and they both had their hands on the gun consequently, it misfired and hit me soon. A black abyss that's impossible to escape from was coming closer and closer it was my worst fear death. Furthermore, you might have thanatophobia which is the fear of death and affects sixty-eight percent of the United States population. Thanatophobia is a world fear so don’t feel bad if you have it.It might surprise you, but death is actually helpful. It can make you improve physical health,goals and values it also motivates you to help other people, …show more content…
The steps to overcome thanatophobia;are to right down when you think about death write down when you feel worried or afraid, compare your worry with thoughts of dying, recognize the link between worry and anticipation. Be honest with yourself, then let go of what you can’t control. Thanatophobia is helpful it makes you improve your physical and health help others May.The causes of this phobia are deaths of family or friends. The symptom are avoidance, sensitivity to temperatures, and lots more you can overcome it by write down the times you think about death compare your anxiety and let go what you can't