how do you overcome the fear of illness & death

i have a crippling fear of getting serious illness and my own mortality; death, maybe it's because i'm middle aged now, but i'm terrified of death and illness....i have my christian faith, but it is not strong enough to remove the fear i have in my heart.

does anyone truly know how you overcome the fear of illness & death?

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Wiseacre · F Best Comment

You're kinda young to think that. I'm in my 60s and share ur fears. How to overcome? I don't know. When such thoughts arise, I say "here we go again" and distract myself...go for a walk or focus on work.

darkmere1983 · 46-50, M

@Wiseacre thanks for your thoughts.

Wiseacre · F

@darkmere1983 👍

being · 36-40, F

One breathe at a time. One day at a time.
Experiences go up and down. Look at the beautiful things. This will keep your spirit young. The trees, flowers, children, make new friends..help..
Look at how nature dies. Yes death energy is terrifying.... Let's accept that. It is, very scary, all devouring. Yet too, cleansing, transcendental, liberating.
Look at an ending of anything. Endings in relationships or life cycle's. Every loss is followed by a field of void, and chaos from which sprout the New.
It's the biggest mystery, where we're going and I think it's only valid to have feelings of awe and excitement. Let fear guide you, let fear show you, do not be afraid of fear.

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being · 36-40, F

@Wiseacre exactly. You can recognise that you are within the energy of fear.
And talk to yourself. Be aware you are in fear and stay, not try to run. As long as you can.

Wiseacre · F

@being yes, but it sure isn't a comfortable state to be in.

being · 36-40, F

@Wiseacre it is not

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

Shawshank Redeption said it best. "Get busy living, or get busy dying" In my case I am too busy living right now to concern myself with dying. That can look after itself..😷

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@Wiseacre Damned right. John Lennon said it. "Life is what happens while you are making other plans." So even today life is happening. 😷

darkmere1983 · 46-50, M

@whowasthatmaskedman i hated that film.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@darkmere1983 You cant please everyone. But thats doesnt make the idea wrong..😷

Offthetop · 51-55, M

No need to be deluded with christian dogma. Get some counselling or read a book to realize that by fearing death you are missing out on life.

Wiseacre · F

@Offthetop I fear death and I have a life..bc I am not fearful 24/7.

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