What scares you as you get older?

[Shortie_]

As I get older, I am finding more and more that death scares me a lot. The thought of not being here anymore and my kids being without me is a scary thought.

Having just watched my dad pass, it has made me a little more worried.

 

[MrDawn]

Death scares me, but this has always scared me. Just as I get older I wonder if it will be painful, I think that's the thing I'm more worried about.

I'm not scared. We won't even see it coming. Medical professionals describe it as passing out (falling asleep) and never waking up.

As death approaches, you may drift from sleep into unconsciousness, much like being in a coma or dream state. You may wake up later, unaware that you were unconscious. Toward the end, you’ll remain in this unconscious state of extended rest.

Death: What Happens When You Die

Death marks the moment when your vital organs stop working. Understanding what happens when you die can help you face the experience when the time comes.

my.clevelandclinic.org