How do I stop thinking about death?

That can definitely be hard but I suggest you trying to occupy your mind on something else. Distract your mind and yourself. Either with a hobby or something that makes you happy. It can be anything from cleaning and organizing or going for a walk or hanging out with some friends. Maybe painting or coloring or talking on the phone with a loved one. Maybe going for a car ride or bike ride or a run or jog etc.. distracting the mind is the most helpful advice I can give. Even if you can’t do something physically, even distracting your mind by turning on a funny movie or tv show or watching a funny YouTube video. You got this 💪🏼

Are there hobbies, goals or pursuits you have? Or people you care about and things you have to tend to? We all think about death from time to time but experiences, love and the future to come makes life worth living for. How do you react when thinking about this subject? If it brings you anxiety and panick perhaps it is anxiety. Have you tried therapy or meditation? What events caused this, was it in your realm of control? You could also try focusing on things within your control and the aspects of life that bring you joy and self content.

Memento Mori. Ask yourself why are you thinking about death? Is it because you've experienced a lot of it? Is it because you've had a recent or serious loss? Is it because you feel suicidal? Are you afraid of death and so unable to not think about it? If you are suicidal I would suggest calling a crisis line and asking them about the different ways you can redirect your thoughts. A way I have found that is helpful in many of those situations is to study up on Death positivity. To aquaint oneself with death positive information. There is a group called The order of the Good death that addresses a lot of things about mourning, or fear of death, and gives a lot of information on the subject, and also helps people come to terms with things they may have misgivings about, or fear.

I think you have to keep telling yourself that you were put on earth for a reason, and you most definitely have a purpose. Dying may seem like a solution but in the end, it's your loss, you never got to see the amazing things you accomplished, you never got to celebrate your successes. Try to power through and remember, your not alone. From personal experience, I'm aware it's ignorant to say something like "just power through it" but truly if you put your mind to it, you can do it. It's hard that's for sure, but the result is so beyond worth it, I promise. Remember, if I can do it, so can you.

One way that you can stop focusing on death is to engage your mind in other activities that you have to focus on. Often times distractions from life's issues is the only way that we can get the chatter to stop. Get out take a walk, go shopping, do something fun, go visit a friend but stay safe from Coronavirus. Death is something we all have to do but we don't have to do it today hopefully. Try to just focus on one day at a time, small steps. Practicing Mindfulness is also a good self-help practice to engage in. I do understand your concerns and fears but let's just Live Today.

I've found that the best way to stop thinking about death is to look towards the future. It is a common symptom of depression to want to just simply be dead, or to look forward to sleeping every night because it is very much an escape from reality. In order to stop this, we must have hope. Hope will power us through whatever it is that we're going through. We must have a reason to get out of bed in the morning, and if you're not quite sure what that reason is yet, keep searching! It will find you. Try everything you can in life!

Sometimes, distractions are are actually good for you. Hop on a call with a friend and start playing a game. You can find any hobbies youre interested or watch a funny youtube video! I know how hard it can be to get that stunned feeling of existential dread and death out of your head, but I also know that most of the times when I look for things to be happy about, then I really do forget about it and end up being happy :) It's a slow process as you can't erase those thoughts from your head forever, but you can make your life a little more bright by finding ways to make yourself feel good.

I found the comment 'when I'm thinking about death or wanting to die I do not want to die. But want a part of myself that I'm struggling with to die.' Maybe it's a helpful thing for you as well. When something dies in our culture it is mostly seen as negative. But it is something beautiful as well. When a caterpillar dies it becomes a butterfly. And a lot of braincells need to die in our youth to give birth to our adult brain. So death is even necessary! Just know that the thinking about death thing is just a surface thing. What is actually underneath it! Underneath is mostly just a desire for more love and growth when analysed well. Try to maybe get to the bottom of your wish and not see the surface death thoughts. More behind it!. Bye and with love.

Death is hard to stop thinking about because it's terrifying. However change your perception about it. Instead of taking on the negative: "DEATH IS COMING, I ONLY HAVE X AMOUNT OF TIME, NOTHING MATTERS", make it positive: "Death is coming but I don't know when, I have all this time to accomplish things, I can experience as much as I want, life has meaning because it doesn't last forever, I'm not alone".If you accept death I think it can help you be a fearless risk taker. Being a fearless risk taker allows you richer and more random experiences in this life. So be fearless towards death. Everyone is going to die, and that's ok. Also watch Soul, that new Disney movie, might make you feel better about death.

i concentrate on all the things in life which have brought me joy, be it family, friends or time spent alone. Also through thinking of all the exciting memories that i have yet to make. life is a gift and i do my best to treasure it. I find something that would make me happy in that moment (usually food), or watching a movie, meditation also helps too!! I also try to distract my mind from those dark thoughts by talking to friends and family. it is very important to talk to someone, someone will always be there for you.