Is it normal that i don't think dying is bad?

I feel like dying is not important at all, since when you die you no longer think/feel anything. The only important thing is pain (especially physical pain). I just don't want to feel pain. If there was a method to die without any pain, if someone proposed it to me right now I'd accept it. I have told people, and I felt like none of them understood where I'm coming from. Generally I feel like everybody's so excited about everything, while I'm not so excited. I am unable to have fun. Do you think these thoughts are normal, or am I possibly depressed?

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  • thegypsysailor

    What's your hurry? There is absolutely no doubt that you will die; it's a guarantee.
    If you are fairly young, which you sound, I can assure you that the things that are bothering you now (school, friendships and relationships or lack thereof) will change.
    Give it some time (years) and then make that decision. Almost all of us have has some tough times in life and have considered "checking out", but let me assure you, things will change and you will be glad you hung around for them.

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  • la_uva_mojada

    After having a near death experience, and learning about other people's near death experiences (to know I'm not crazy) it gave me a real view of what's REALLY important in life. The great beyond, the white light you walk towards is more joyous, more beautiful than the happiest second of this life. I am not afraid of death, bcuz i know that this awaits me when i DO die.. However.. I'm not advocating suicide or anything. As was spoken on the unsolved mysteries episode of people's such experiences, it romanticizes life, not just death. So, suicide is an impossibility.

    As for you, I'm sorry you are experiencing such confusion. I'd say you should really meditate on this feeling of yours. Kind of like before you go to sleep you tell yourself to wake up at 9 or whatnot and you do? Instead of telling yourself to wake up at a certain time you tell yourself you need clarification of life and your purpose. And then be patient. It wont necessarily happen that night, but soon after it will come. Keep an open mind, open to possibilities it could be something out of your realm of understanding of religion or what not.

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  • Barefaced

    I think it was Peter Sellers who once said, after he'd "died" for a few minutes on an operating table during heart surgery, that until then he'd always considered death to be a horrible, gasping, painful experience. He actually found it supremely peaceful and uplifting - and after that would never be afraid of death again. It's wise that you have that attitude towards the inevitable. If there really is an existence beyond death, then it's something to look forward to. If not, it doesn't matter because we won't know about it! I hope you don't feel depressed because of your thoughts. Best wishes.

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  • RoseIsabella

    Yes, I think you sound depressed.

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  • sega31098

    Hedonism is the term you are looking for (in a non-derogatory manner). Hedonists believe that pleasure is the only intrinsic good and that suffering is the only intrinsic evil.

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  • thr

    I think you're thoughts about death being neutral and pain being bad can be part of reasonable thinking about such things.

    Dying or not is still important for those left behind, though.

    I think it is sad that you want to die or are indifferent about it.

    I think it is possible to find people who will agree with the thoughts you mention about dying not being important, also people who are not depressed. It would be relevant, e.g., if you were discussing the morals of killing animals to eat.
    There is, however, a difference between such intellectual activities and thinking that you wouldn't mind dying, yourself.

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