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interesting topic.
What is it about dying we are afraid of.
The pain (physical) that may be associated with it.
Leaving loved ones behind knowing the mental pain & insecurity it may cause.
Worried that no-one will give a toss
Fear of the unknown
Shakespeare put it best -"The sense of death is most in apprehension"
As for me, it'll probably be a case of - "oh f*ck, is that the time already."
Alas
What is it about dying we are afraid of.
The pain (physical) that may be associated with it.
Leaving loved ones behind knowing the mental pain & insecurity it may cause.
Worried that no-one will give a toss
Fear of the unknown
Shakespeare put it best -"The sense of death is most in apprehension"
As for me, it'll probably be a case of - "oh f*ck, is that the time already."
Alas
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Is it that time already?
(yes, I know it was incorrectly attributed to Spike Milligan, before anyone else chips in).
[Edited by MarkO - 7/28/2003 10:37:08 AM]
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Im not that scared of dying, im far more scared of getting old, going senile, and getting stuck in my own head.
Had some friends die young recently, and gives you a big wakeup call to start living your life.
Jono
Had some friends die young recently, and gives you a big wakeup call to start living your life.
Jono
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Now that I'm married, In the event of my death I would be concerned for my wife and the rest of my folks...
Being a coward, I'm more worried about the usual PAIN element in the death equation. Hope it's quick, or I'm asleep!
I'm a total non-religious type. I see death as oblivion. As that's where we all began, it doesn't seem too bad!
Being a coward, I'm more worried about the usual PAIN element in the death equation. Hope it's quick, or I'm asleep!
I'm a total non-religious type. I see death as oblivion. As that's where we all began, it doesn't seem too bad!
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Why not look forward to dying (not the pain and suffering bit, just the fact of the matter)? What's afterwards? anything? will my life flash before me? will it be great?
No need to rush though, got lot's to do while alive before concerning myself too much about the end game.
As you get older, you just become more aware that death is closer, that's it. as a kid it's light years away so kids don't think about it much. an 80 year old know's it could be anyday now so maybe more prone to think about such matters.
No need to rush though, got lot's to do while alive before concerning myself too much about the end game.
As you get older, you just become more aware that death is closer, that's it. as a kid it's light years away so kids don't think about it much. an 80 year old know's it could be anyday now so maybe more prone to think about such matters.
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Great post & a privilege to read the replies.
For me it is about regret, not fear. 13 years ago I was pulled out of a swimming pool unconscious, suspected drowned. Unfortunately what followed was not a wake-up-call to make the most out of life but several years of psychological problems; panic, nerves & fear of dying, mostly in the stupidest of circumstances and at the most awkward times (like being stuck in a traffic-jam or supermarket queue) - stupid as said but very, very real to me.
Am now well recovered but when I now think of dying I feel huge regret about the years of my twenties that I was unable to make the most of. What finally brought me out of it was watching a friend's long recovery after having his stomach removed after cancer. I had no money but went out and bought a house, Impreza turbo & did all sorts probably better suited to another forum... I basically stopped feeling sorry for myself (OK I did'nt give a **** about anything or anyone for a while, but gradually the balance came back)
Still don't really have any money but I think I make the most out of life with the means I have.
The regret is still there though, and that really, really bugs - seems it will never go away. On the upside I am much more sympathetic towards other people & will gladly share all my embarrassments to people if I think it will help.
I don't fear death any more. Whatever comes up, the mantra is DWIAMO - deal with it & move on. Will gladly talk to anyone with similar problems. No p!ss-takers tolerated.
Steve.
For me it is about regret, not fear. 13 years ago I was pulled out of a swimming pool unconscious, suspected drowned. Unfortunately what followed was not a wake-up-call to make the most out of life but several years of psychological problems; panic, nerves & fear of dying, mostly in the stupidest of circumstances and at the most awkward times (like being stuck in a traffic-jam or supermarket queue) - stupid as said but very, very real to me.
Am now well recovered but when I now think of dying I feel huge regret about the years of my twenties that I was unable to make the most of. What finally brought me out of it was watching a friend's long recovery after having his stomach removed after cancer. I had no money but went out and bought a house, Impreza turbo & did all sorts probably better suited to another forum... I basically stopped feeling sorry for myself (OK I did'nt give a **** about anything or anyone for a while, but gradually the balance came back)
Still don't really have any money but I think I make the most out of life with the means I have.
The regret is still there though, and that really, really bugs - seems it will never go away. On the upside I am much more sympathetic towards other people & will gladly share all my embarrassments to people if I think it will help.
I don't fear death any more. Whatever comes up, the mantra is DWIAMO - deal with it & move on. Will gladly talk to anyone with similar problems. No p!ss-takers tolerated.
Steve.
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Good post Beer Good, thanks for sharing that with us.
Although I have had no seriously ill / near death moments in the past, I also look back at my younger years and think I have wasted them.
Nice to see I'm not alone in thinking this way.
Someone did put it quite succinctly in an earlier post,
not scared... "absolutely fecking sh1ting it"
That about sums it up for me too.
Andy
Although I have had no seriously ill / near death moments in the past, I also look back at my younger years and think I have wasted them.
Nice to see I'm not alone in thinking this way.
Someone did put it quite succinctly in an earlier post,
not scared... "absolutely fecking sh1ting it"
That about sums it up for me too.
Andy
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The moment you are born, you are dying. Its not a question of 'if' but 'when'.
Personally I am quite looking forward to pushing up the daisies...I might get some much deserved peace and quiet at last
Personally I am quite looking forward to pushing up the daisies...I might get some much deserved peace and quiet at last
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Funny though, death's not always getting closer. The bores would say if you give up smoking / drinking beer (Heaven forbid) or swop Impreza for a TDi :-( you're life will lengthen. Think it would seem an awful lot longer while not necessarily being so..............
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