of course when i'm dead you'll care but do you care right now

by Vilma Stoltenberg 10 min read

Is it a good thing to be scared of death?

As long as you respect such thing. Momento Mori, meditation on on your own mortality, the understanding that death is not permanent or scary, but it is life which is necessarily temporary, is a good thing to do. It's freeing.

Is it abnormal to not be afraid of dying?

We can only use our good judgement to try not to cause our own death by stupid and risky actions or by becoming suicidal and not getting help. I am not saying that suicide is always preventable. But, generally, if we can prevent our own death, it is a g I don’t think it is abnormal to not be afraid of dying. It is rather unusual.

How do you care for a dying loved one with low energy?

Without metabolic energy, a person will sleep a lot more. If a person is caring for a dying loved one who is sleepy, they should make them comfortable and let them sleep. When their loved one does have energy, they should encourage them to move or get out of bed to help avoid bedsores. 3.

What happens in the hours before a person dies?

In the hours before a person dies, their organs shut down and their body stops working. At this time, all they need is for their loved ones to be around them. A person caring for a dying loved one in their last hours should make them feel as comfortable as they can.

Why am I not afraid of death?

If not being afraid of death means to you that you don’t value your life and want to live it well and happily, then I hope you can seek some way to feel differently.

Can we control when we die?

We can’t control when or how. We can only use our good judgement to try not to cause our own death by stupid and risky actions or by becoming suicidal and not getting help. I am not saying that suicide is always preventable. But, generally, if we can prevent our own death, it is a good idea.

Is death a natural thing?

Death is a natural thing and everyone will experience it. I also don’t care if I die or live. But take this into hand, if you are being careless with your life, there will be no going back. Even if you are not afraid of death, you still need to be careful. The process of death is hard and most likely painful.

Is it a good idea to prevent your own death?

But, generally, if we can prevent our own death, it is a good idea. But your question seems to indicate that when you think of whatever event causes you to die, you do not feel afraid of being dead. I am guessing that you are afraid of pain and suffering that might cause your death.

Is it normal to be afraid of death?

To answer your question is it entirely normal to be NOT afraid of death but having said that, it is also entirely normal as well to be afraid of death, Just don’t let it dominate your whole life.

Is it okay to not fear death?

Yes, it is perfectly fine to not fear death, I’m not really afraid of dying either. Whether it involved religion and you believe that you will go to an afterlife and everything will go well for you, or you have just simply come to terms with the fact that you and everyone else will eventually die.

What is the movie "The Afterlife" about?

In the film a group of young doctors conduct a dangerous experiment to see what happens in the afterlife by taking turns to stop their hearts. Dr Sam Parnia and her team from New York University Langone School of Medicine had the same question.

Does the mind work after death?

But until now it was not known if the mind kept working after the body had died. Just like the re-make of the 90s cult horror Flatliners, starring Ellen Page, scientists have discovered that a person's consciousness continues to work after they have died.

Can we live on after death?

SOUL SEARCHING Researchers claim that humans have souls which can live on after death. Dr Parnia and his colleagues are also observing how the brain reacts during a cardiac arrest to determine how much of these experiences relate to brain activity.

How to cope with dying?

How to cope in the final hours. In the hours before a person dies, their organs shut down and their body stops working. At this time, all they need is for their loved ones to be around them. A person caring for a dying loved one in their last hours should make them feel as comfortable as they can.

How to know if you are dead?

Other signs of death include: 1 not having a pulse 2 not breathing 3 no muscle tension 4 eyes remaining fixed 5 bowel or bladder releasing 6 eyelids partially shut

What does it mean when someone dies and has trouble breathing?

Changing breathing. A person who is dying may seem like they are having trouble breathing. Their breathing may suddenly change speed, they might gasp for air, or they may pause between breaths. If a person caring for a loved one notices this, they should try not to worry.

What happens when you lose track of what is happening around you?

Experiencing confusion. When a person is dying, their brain is still very active. However, they may become confused or incoherent at times. This may happen if they lose track of what is happening around them. A person caring for a loved one who is dying should make sure to keep talking to them.

What happens when you die with a heart rate monitor?

After a loved one has died, support from family and friends may help people to cope. If a dying person is attached to a heart rate monitor, those around them will be able to see when their heart has stopped working, meaning that they have died. Other signs of death include: not having a pulse. not breathing.

Why do people stop eating when they are dying?

This means their body needs less energy than it did. They stop eating or drinking as much, as their appetite gradually reduces . If a person is caring for a dying loved one who loses their appetite, they should let them eat when they feel hungry.

How to help a dying person who is sleepy?

When their loved one does have energy, they should encourage them to move or get out of bed to help avoid bedsores. 3. Becoming less social.

Why does everyone get angry when you're suicidal?

It makes no sense. You feel so shit that you're definitely thinking about killing yourself and everyone just gets annoyed, like the ambulance operator who got an angry tone when I said that I might hang myself. Or the "psychiatrist" and "mental health nurse" who shouted at me and just told me to deal with it.

My dad came in my room and started strangling me

While i was sleeping he just came in in the middle of the night and started strangling me. For no reason at all. Normally he just beats me but this was different. I just wish he didn't stop and killed me.

I almost killed myself

I thought I was getting better. I wasn’t. This morning, I stood up, got a rope, tried to hang myself. I was crying so hard and said good bye to my cat. I was about to do it.. but my cat, my cat rushed to me and started meowing and comforted as if she’s telling me it’s going to be alright. I want to okay. But I don’t know how.

Build Quality Relationships

You know that famous quote about you becoming like the 5 people you spend the most time with? Jerry’s first mentor taught him the importance of building relationships.

Be willing to be lucky

For the point of this argument, you need a little context. I highly recommend you to read the complete excerpt. The basic point is, you can’t wait for things to happen. Take some risks, do things you aren’t ready for in your own opinion.

Never be afraid to try

Life is strange. I used to be a kid, sitting at the feet of giants, hanging out with the last of the old-timers. Now, all of a sudden, I am the old-timer, the alter cocker who’s been around forever, has known everyone and seen everything. When I look back, I see key moments. Because I did not want to go into the jewelry business.

Skydive into an active volcano

I was born Zoroastrian (a really small religion), and a neat thing about the ways Zoroastrians in India handle dead bodies is they leave the body out for vultures to eat.

Where this idea came from

1.) I read a lot of books in middle school and high school that discussed this subject, especially sci-fi books, and it made perfect sense that people should plan for their death. It almost sounds silly NOT to.

Common retorts to this argument

Whenever this topic is brought up, I inevitably get these same 3 questions every single time. Here’s the answers:

Male Life Expectancy Chart

Death Probability: Probability of dying within one year. Number of Lives: Number of survivors out of 100 born still alive. Life Expectancy: Average number of years left. Source: SSA.gov life expectancy actuarial data

Female Life Expectancy Chart

Death Probability: Probability of dying within one year. Number of Lives: Number of survivors out of 100 born still alive. Life Expectancy: Average number of years left. Source: SSA.gov life expectancy actuarial data

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