Death anxiety
Death Anxiety
Death anxiety (pronounced: /dɛθ æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/) is a psychological phenomenon characterized by an individual's intense fear or apprehension towards death or dying.
Etymology
The term "death anxiety" is derived from the English words "death," meaning the end of life, and "anxiety," which refers to a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Definition
Death anxiety is a multifaceted construct that encompasses a variety of fears related to death, including the fear of the unknown, the fear of nonexistence, the fear of leaving loved ones behind, and the fear of the dying process itself. It is a common human experience and can manifest in various forms, such as nightmares, phobias, or obsessive thoughts.
Related Terms
- Existential crisis: A moment at which an individual questions the very foundations of their life.
- Thanatophobia: An intense fear of one's own death or the process of dying.
- Mortality salience: The awareness of one's eventual death.
- Anxiety disorder: A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
See Also
References
- Yalom, I. D. (2008). Staring at the sun: Overcoming the terror of death. Jossey-Bass.
- Neimeyer, R. A., Wittkowski, J., & Moser, R. P. (2004). Psychological research on death attitudes: An overview and evaluation. Death Studies, 28(4), 309-340.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Death anxiety
- Wikipedia's article - Death anxiety
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