Death

What do you think happens when you die. Personally, it scares me like the enternity thing. Imagine being stuck in the ground and not knowing it. Its hard to articulate, but when I wake up, I dont remember going to sleep, but I know I fell asleep. It scares me that one day Ill die and not even know it. Its weird, I had one of those "existence" moments awhile ago(you know, where you think "wow..do I really exist etc.) and the subject of death appeared in my mind and tis been bugging me.

Meh. I choose not to worry about it. I mean, it's going to happen sooner or later, and there's no way to stop it, so why be afraid?

Ah, I used to cry myself to sleep (like when I was 9) about being afraid of dying. I just don't worry about anymore...that much. Just try to get the shit you need done in this life and have no regrets.

Yeah, don't worry about it, it's like when you're asleep, you have no idea you're asleep. You're not going to know you're dead, so you're not going to be bothered by the fact. And if there is an afterlife, then you'll probably be happy you died.

the only people who are afraid of death are the ones who regret not doing something

the only people who are afraid of death are the ones who regret not doing something

Im only 16 so thats not an issue here.

Everything is made up of part of everything else.
Dying just returns you to your place of origin the Earth.
And since time is eternal and you had to of come from somewhere. There is no reason why you couldn't come back in some way. You are here even if you arn't.
There is no need to fear death.
It cannot be avoided.
It is only another step.
Why would you want to live forever anyways?

Being a Christian I have a different take on death than some of you may. As Boss San said it is only another step. It is a step into the unknown which is sometimes a little scarry but I know it will be better after that first scarry step. I fear getting old far more than death.

I fear getting old far more than death.
Agreed.
Not to quote you completely out of context DGB, but the best we can hope for is a quick death at a ripe old age after a lifetime of good health.
After seeing my in laws suffer from very unpleasant dabilitating illnesses, I fear terminal disease more than death.

I fear getting old far more than death.
I agree to an extent. I really fear ending up like my grandma and not being able to talk to walk or do anything and having to end up in a nursing home. My grandmas been that way for 10 years this year and I know when she passes I'm not going to be sad at all b/c she died a long time ago to me. I hate going to see her at the 'home'. It gets me really depressed and I would prefer not to go. But do so b/c my mom see's her once sometimes twice a week and I see her every so often.

I prefer to never wake up everytime I goto sleep. But that's just me ;)

I agree to an extent. I really fear ending up like my grandma and not being able to talk to walk or do anything and having to end up in a nursing home. My grandmas been that way for 10 years this year and I know when she passes I'm not going to be sad at all b/c she died a long time ago to me. I hate going to see her at the 'home'. It gets me really depressed and I would prefer not to go. But do so b/c my mom see's her once sometimes twice a week and I see her every so often.

My grandpa had Alzheimers, and it was horrible. He was always so active and stuff, he would go drive cars, or walk or run and then he just became a baby again. I hated visiting him but I went anyways.

My grandpa had Alzheimers, and it was horrible. He was always so active and stuff, he would go drive cars, or walk or run and then he just became a baby again. I hated visiting him but I went anyways.
How old were you and how long did you go through it? I've been dealing with this since I was 12 years old. I've seen so many people pass away that I have almost no emotion at anyones death.

This was from age 5-8.

I had alot of people pass away from age 6 untill 12 so death doesnt impact me much unless its someone close.

What do you think happens when you die.

i'll make this simple...:redface:

if you've been bad :evillol: then down to hell u go:sly: if not then heaven is where you'll rest :icesangel

Oh, about old age, if I ever have a debilitating disease, I want to be hurled out of an airplane then hit with a ground-to-air missle midair.

I percieve death different than most for 2 reasons. I believe in God and heaven so I don't have a fear of dying for the most part. The other part is that I am a medic and see people die all of the time. Usually after someone dies (at work) I just go about my business, like eat lunch or something like nothing even happened. But this also makes me scared because of people that I have seen really messed up. Like being shot, stabbed, accidents. Even if I don't know them kids are really difficult though. Adults don't bother me, unless I knew them.

I always have that "death/life moment" that you were talking about in the first post. Most of the time, they happen when I am bored in class, and feel like it's a waste of my time to be there. I come up with extravagent theories about why we are here in this rat race. I often wonder if people in ancient times committed suicide just from the sheer curiosity of what happens afterward.

I think the meaning of life is to create a meaning to life. Know what I mean?

its a part of life.

worry about loving every second of life...

seems like everyones in such a rush to get somewhere else.
stop and enjoy the beauty

But not for too long or the guy behind you will honk his horn and give you the finger.

Oh, about old age, if I ever have a debilitating disease, I want to be hurled out of an airplane then hit with a ground-to-air missle midair.

LMAO....um, I dunno of any surface to air missiles that can lock on to a human body (ask Zebrathree about that :grinno: ) but that would extremely painful and LOUD. If I had to die, it would be in bed in the arms of BOTH the olsen twins. :naughty: Ah, I need to grow up.

But not for too long or the guy behind you will honk his horn and give you the finger.


lol good point :biggrin:

Sleeping while piss drunk is supposed to be as close to death without actually being dead.
Ever tried that?:puke:

The human brain funtions for something like thirty hours after "death."
I really wonder what's going on in the mind while it sort of fades away and finally stops functioning. :uhoh:

The human brain funtions for something like thirty hours after "death."
I really wonder what's going on in the mind while it sort of fades away and finally stops functioning. :uhoh:

Probably something many people claim to be heaven..

okay.:grinno: sure.:screwy:

"Death isn't the end, but a transition"
- Dream Theater "Fatal Tragedy"

I've pretty much stopped worrying about death. I've come to the point where I perceive life as a whole mess of hassles, obligations, etc. You spend most of your time dealing with bullshit, taking of business, etc. so that you can hopefully earn yourself just a small piece of happiness for when you don't have to deal with crap. (And I know that I live an enjoyable, happy, and to some extent "charmed" life.) Be afraid of losing that? NO. Not to sound suicidal, but death just provides a permanent escape from all the bullshit. IMO, what's not to like, and in fact welcome, about that?
I fear getting old far more than death.Agreed.
the only people who are afraid of death are the ones who regret not doing somethingAgreed.

Yeah, don't worry about it, it's like when you're asleep, you have no idea you're asleep. You're not going to know you're dead, so you're not going to be bothered by the fact. And if there is an afterlife, then you'll probably be happy you died.

Unless you become a zombie. In which case you will claw your way out of your own grave and feast on the brains of innocent humans foolish enough to get too close. It's win-win!

Untill they cut off your head. Not to mention zombies can't run.Walking around all stiff legged all the time(I would hate that.) The rancid smell of rotting flesh would be hard to take too I'm guessing.

Untill they cut off your head. Not to mention zombies can't run.Walking around all stiff legged all the time(I would hate that.) The rancid smell of rotting flesh would be hard to take too I'm guessing.

So that's why you fear getting old..

Yeah lot's to look forward to in old age. You get all that wisdom from a lifetime of experiences but no one wants to listen to you because you smell funny and keep saying "I remember when..." .

At what age do you get to call people young whipper snapper?

Ask taranaki.. :smile:

im sort of used 2 death, alot of family an some frieds hav died around me already an its not as bothering as befor. its god im pi**ed off about. WHY DO U H8 ME SO MUCH? killin all my family an friends givin me s**t grades at skool an not givin me any money 4 startin kart racing... :disappoin

im sort of used 2 death, alot of family an some frieds hav died around me already an its not as bothering as befor. its god im pi**ed off about. WHY DO U H8 ME SO MUCH? killin all my family an friends givin me s**t grades at skool an not givin me any money 4 startin kart racing... :disappoin

Hey man.. you are in charge of all of that except for death. The grades and money are up to how hard you want to work for it.

wise words.

do not blame your troubles on god. even if you believe in him, you then believe that he gave you free will and the power to control your life. use it.

wow ur like the first guys to ever reply to me on this forum (look at my other posts) but n e way, i really do try at skool but i cant stop havin nervos breakdowns in exams an as 4 kart racing ive saved most of my pay for the past 4 years an im still bou £1000 short for a cart (sorry if i insulted any christians in my last post) might beg my mom to remorgage our house LOL :iceslolan

I'm a Christian and I'm not insulted. I don't think God has a problem with you getting angry with him either.
As long as you aren't blaming him for things you control and as long as you aren't just using him as a scape goat.

Good luck with the kart racing. If you want it bad enough I'm sure eventually you will get it. As for the exams...possibly counseling for stress managment.

thanx 4 noticin me. :) btw any1 know an easier way to start kart racing? if yes please anser me in the CART forum thanx (the forums dead amd im tryin to start it again :attention

Death

Im not ready for it, but Im not afraid.
Im not wishing for it, but it will appear.
When it appears, no sense of worrying.

The amount of time it took to type this, is the amount of time I spent thinking about what or where or when it may or may not happen today.

Every person has their own idea what happens.
I have known many who have died or watched die. The end result is they dont wake up. You Just have to believe where ever they are or where ever you may go or what happens, they will be home.

Mr. Samuel Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain) was once asked whether he feared death. He said that he did not, in view of the fact that he had been dead for billions and billions of years before he was born, and had not suffered the slightest inconvenience from it.

Mr. Samuel Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain) was once asked whether he feared death. He said that he did not, in view of the fact that he had been dead for billions and billions of years before he was born, and had not suffered the slightest inconvenience from it.

Very interesting concept Jay.. I'm glad you posted that.

So true, even though the Mark Twain stuff is a buncha racist crap.
Is the time before you are born any different from the time after you die.
Doesn't seem that different.
You're not here, you're here, you're gone again. You will come back in a different age and a different form.

An author who's name escapes me wrote "Death is a horizon, and a horizon is merely the end of our sight".

An author who's name escapes me wrote "Death is a horizon, and a horizon is merely the end of our sight".
oo I really like that quote

"Death is the next step in living" Heard that somewhere.

mark twain...a racist? i beg your pardon. perhaps you had best re-read huck finn.

and to quote the ever great james dean

"live as if you'll die tomorrow, dream as if you'll live forever"