I went through a phase where I wouldn't say I was scared of death, but more confused by the notion of it. What happens? What will it feel like? Where do my memories go? Etc..... My dad is at the age where he likely has 5-10 years left, and I asked how he coped with it. And he had very wise words, on how he came to grips with it, and he said "Do you remember what it was like before you were born? It will probably be just like that."
Ever since he said that, I really felt at peace about it. Not existing before, never hurt emotionally or physically, nor will it after.
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