>>14847748I used to be able to induce an anxiety attack by contemplating death. I could just lie down and reflect on my own morality and my heart-rate would go through the roof, I'd be short for breath, my vision would become blurry, and I'd feel a spinning sensation.
After I went through a period where I was suicidal I don't really fear it as much. It's still quite mysterious but it doesn't affect my body to such a great extent.
If you don't believe in the other-worldliness of ideas that suggest an afterlife, reincarnation, or the immortality (or even existence) of the soul then here are some recommended readings on the topic:
Philosophers of the school of pessimism (Schopenhauer, Cioran) say that non-existence is preferable to existence.
Nietzsche says we should confront our own morality head on and overcome death anxiety.
Uncle Ted says we only fear death because modern humans don't live accordance with their true nature in terms of achieving goals.
