Is it normal to think about death all of the time

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My dad has had several talks with me about him dying, like what he plans to leave me in his will and what he wants done with his stuff. I keep thinking about him dying now and how I'll react. Like I imagine telling my employer I can't come in to work or asking my friend to move in to help support the bills.

I feel really sad thinking about him dying. I haven't spoken to him in a year so I've lost so much time already. But I'm only 21 and he's 64. I'm not supposed to worry about him dying until I'm forty.

Is it normal to think about my dad dying and getting depressed over losing him?

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    It's pretty counter productive to worry about something like this in advance. Making some arrangements is one thing, but then you must let it go and get on with your life.
    Your dad probably has lots of time left and I'm sure he's not going to spend it wasting his time worrying about dying either.
    Spend as much time with him as you can, but don't neglect your own life; I'm sure he wouldn't want that.

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  • BreakingLogic
    9 years ago

    I used to do that in highschool and currently I do it through college. I think it's fine as long as you don't worry yourself about it too much. Death is sad yes, but it is also natural. Perhaps write poetry? You sound like you would be a very inspiring poet!

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  • zenji
    9 years ago

    I think so, especially if you're not young. It is a big deal, none of us will exist after a certain amount of time. I think that's our human burden, knowing that.

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