philpy Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I'm more concerned about how I'll go TBH. Peacefully in my sleep would do me just fine. A few years ago I almost choked to death, and I certainly don't fancy going that way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 9 hours ago, Curmudgeon said: Is Mrs mathematics planning something? Should we all be worried? With the amount of shite she gets delivered I’m certain her plan is just to speed up global warming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 28/01/2023 at 22:11, DA Baracus said: Does thermodynamics suggest reincarnation? Entropy would point in the other direction I would have thought. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairn in Exile Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 When I was younger, especially in my 20s and 30s, I was absolutely terrified of dying, I'd suddenly wake up bolt upright in my bed in a state of panic at the thought of dying. As I am getting older, in my 60s, and nearer to my inevitable death, somehow, inexplicably, I am less afraid of dying than before. I don't think that I am embracing death, just accepting it. Now, my ambition is to die in bed at the age of 90, shot by a jealous husband. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 21 hours ago, Jambomo said: I am not bothered about being dead. I’ll be dead and will have absolutely no knowledge of it. I am more worried about the variety of ways that I come to be dead though. 17 hours ago, johnnydun said: Scared of death? No, as I believe in the afterlife. Scared of the manner I'm going to die? Absolutely. Aye I think some folk are either talking shite or just getting the wording wrong in here. This is it for me. Death itself doesn't really bother me as I'll be unaware of it. But the thought of dying the now obviously scares me. I'm 33, I don't want to die just now so do my best to keep myself alive. As does almost everyone. The human body is literally programmed to do this as best it can. The same folk saying they aren't scared of dying, presumably never visit a doctor when they're unwell or find a lump etc. Yes, I'm being pedantic. FWIW @DA Baracus, have you watched the White Christmas episode of Black Mirror. Give that a go for another similar mind f**k 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifes Elite Force Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 28/01/2023 at 18:55, DA Baracus said: To me It's an absolute mindfuck. I know that folk say that before you were born there was nothing and after you die there will be nothing, but it's just so hard to get your mind around it, or at least for me it is. I cannot comprehend an eternity of nothingness, of never existing ever again. My mind cannot get it, I can't understand the reality of it. Therefore I answer 'yes' to the thread title. I used to be pretty bad for this in my 20s and it used to effect me lying in bed at night where my brain would rotate it over and over to the point it would mean I wouldn't sleep all night. It honestly petrified me, and the thought of nothingness is horrendous but in a similar way to you I don't believe in any god or afterlife so logically my brain knows that nothingness is the probable outcome. I dont suffer as much with it these days and found coping mechanisms for sleeping to take my mind off it which has helped allot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 hours ago, 19QOS19 said: The same folk saying they aren't scared of dying, presumably never visit a doctor when they're unwell or find a lump etc. I'd guess a fair amount of those who don't visit a doctor as you mention are afraid of dying and prefer to avoid knowing what's going on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jives Miguel Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Long time listener, first time caller. The thing that fries my nut is not getting to know how things pan out after you've gone. Not even in a sentimental way about your family or friends. Just not knowing what happens to your team, how technology evolves, how much further Mars bars shrink by 2099 etc. You spend your life investing your interest in people, things, hobbies and after you die, that's it; you're cut off forever and you will never get to know what happens next. Its like getting a book and you're only allowed to read the first half. You think about people that died, and the things that happened after they died that they have no concept of and it seems mental, unfair almost. For example Brain Clough's entire life revolved around football, one of the most famous and influential figures in the history of the sport, but he died in 2004 and did not get to experience the Messi and Ronaldo era. Death itself, not arsed. I'd like to have some notice though, get your affairs in order. Dying suddenly and having to have folk root about your house cleaning it, rifling through your stuff? A grim state of affairs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 hours ago, 19QOS19 said: The same folk saying they aren't scared of dying, presumably never visit a doctor when they're unwell or find a lump etc. I have a friend exactly like this. She's very unwell and won't go to find out what it is. I'm not afraid of dying but at the same time I would always go to the doctor. I can't see how you're able to compare the scenarios! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 A Doctor was doing a talk to a group of female OAP's and at the end did a Q&A. Dictor was asked "what will it be like dying of old age ?" He replied "you will increase week on week the amount of time you spend sleeping, you lose energy, you lose interest and eventually one day you fall asleep and never wake up. It's a peaceful way to go" ...........hope he wasn't telling porkies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 3 hours ago, 19QOS19 said: The same folk saying they aren't scared of dying, presumably never visit a doctor when they're unwell or find a lump etc. I'm not scared of dying, I'm scared of being ill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I've no evidence behind this but my suspicion is that reincarnation happens but, somewhat frustratingly, you have zero knowledge of your previous life. I don't know if this occurs between species though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 29/01/2023 at 11:39, Richey Edwards said: I'm not afraid of my own death. I have openly supported the hastening of my own death at various points in my life. I am afraid of the death of loved ones though. Did you not jump off a bridge a few years ago? Allegedly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: Did you not jump off a bridge a few years ago? Allegedly No. I'm in the Caribbean having a great time raking in royalties, thanks for asking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Bairn in Exile said: Now, my ambition is to die in bed at the age of 90, shot by a jealous husband. Considered this statement and then broke out laughing at how expensively different the potential meaning is in todays society… 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 hours ago, hk blues said: I'd guess a fair amount of those who don't visit a doctor as you mention are afraid of dying and prefer to avoid knowing what's going on. 2 hours ago, Derry Alli said: I have a friend exactly like this. She's very unwell and won't go to find out what it is. I'm not afraid of dying but at the same time I would always go to the doctor. I can't see how you're able to compare the scenarios! That's just mental behaviour. If you want to continue to live you surely do everything you can to do so. Not visiting specialists when you're unwell just doesn't compute with me. 1 hour ago, welshbairn said: I'm not scared of dying, I'm scared of being ill. Incase you die?... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, 19QOS19 said: Incase you die?... Nope, we're all going to die, it's silly being scared of something inevitable. I'm scared of feeling terrible and in pain, tubed up in hospital with no control. That's why I'd always see a doctor if I thought there was something wrong, catch most things early and you can avoid horrible complications. Edited January 30, 2023 by welshbairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Nope, we're all going to die, it's silly being scared of something inevitable. I'm scared of feeling terrible and in pain, tubed up in hospital with no control. That's why I'd always see a doctor if I thought there was something wrong, catch most things early and you can avoid horrible complications. Scared of death and scared of dying are different things though. There are things far worse than dying though and as someone said above, we treat our pets better in certain situations. That's an entirely different discussion I suppose. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Derry Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 If my missus never became pregnant 8 years ago I wouldn't be here right now. I have 3 life changing illnesses and I don't take any of them seriously. I'm not yet 30 and I doubt I'll see 2030. Be class if I could come back as a dog when it does happen. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StellarHibee Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 28/01/2023 at 18:55, DA Baracus said: I know that folk say that before you were born there was nothing and after you die there will be nothing, This is how I get over my fear of it and where my belief in reincarnation comes from. If you can ultimately come from nothing, then there's no reason to assume it can't simply happen again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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