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Are you afraid of death?

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  Thanatophobia: Fear of Death - Mahdi Sufian Rafe - Zainab Israil Aliza Do you ever wonder what occurs to us after we pass away? It's a fairly weighty subject, and for some people, it can even be downright terrifying. That is when death fear, also known as thanatophobia , enters the picture. In essence, death phobia is an extreme and irrational dread of dying or passing away. People may become frightened at the simple thought of death and even avoid situations or conversations that may bring it up as a result. Realistically speaking, who can blame them? It can be quite frightening to imagine one day ceasing to exist. Numerous factors, including traumatic experiences, cultural or religious beliefs, or even just an anxiety condition that already existed, can contribute to death phobia. The signs can include shaking, sweating, and loss of appetite and trouble sleeping. There are, thankfully, methods for dealing with mortality phobia. The most prevalent therapies are cognitive-behavio...