This post first appeared on my Quora Blog, where I write about things unrelated to writing. I hope you will enjoy it. Of course, I also hope you’ll keep reading because I’ll be back soon with more installments of The Psych Writer.
Also, for those who asked–my dog is still alive. She is doing well and the terminal illness is still there, but we are enjoying all the time we have left with her. Thank you for asking.
Okay, so I get a lot of questions about the fear of death, so I’m making a corral where you can read all about it if you’re having an existential crisis. I think it’s important to know that you’re not alone.
These five links are proof you’re not alone:
Anne L. Hogue-Boucher’s answer to How do I get over fear, emptiness and other negative emotions?
I think if you go through each one and read them completely, you’ll see common threads such as a fear of isolation, the unknown, and feeling trapped. You’ll also see that it’s a fairly common fear to have.
Use these tools in each of the links to help you overcome your existential crisis. If that doesn’t work, seek the help of a licensed therapist in your area who is trained in this particular field.
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If you’d like to read about two people with the ultimate existential crisis, pick up a copy of Exit 1042. Or, if you’d like to scare yourself into being glad you’re alive, grab a copy of Now Entering Silver Hollow.
