[Lifestyle] How do we treat fear of death

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Talk therapy

The principle of treatment is by talking about sharing the experiences that the patient went through with the psychotherapist, as it provides the patient with better adaptation to the feelings that he lives, and also helps him teach him ways to deal with feelings of fear of death when they occur, and on the other hand, the doctor can prescribe medication to reduce anxiety And feelings of panic common with phobias (meaning fear of death), but medication is rarely a long-term solution, meaning that it is used for a short period of time during the process of confronting fear in the treatment followed

 

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy includes some steps, namely

Exposing to the source of fear: The one who suffers from fear of death must be persuaded to express his fear and determine what is the thing that frightens him from death.
 

Review of past personal experiences: a person's experiences with death should be reviewed, for example he may witness the death of a member of his family, or see another person whose life threatens the disease, so it is necessary that the person be helped to form balanced views on life, so that it helps him to cope. , And calmly deal with the concept and the possibility of death.

Focus on enjoying life: The individual must focus on his short-term and long-term goals, in order to be able to focus on what he wants to achieve in life, so achieving goals increases the person’s pleasure, and reduces the obsessive feeling of his fear of death.

Ways to sum up from fear

Relaxation techniques: These are a series of physical exercises that may help relax and control breathing. Visualization: combines relaxation and breathing techniques with visualization and mental visualization of how to deal with a situation that may cause fear and anxiety of death. Support groups: It is a useful way for the person, because it allows to meet with those who have similar experiences, as well as contribute to the exchange of experiences and methods of dealing with different cases. Adopting a healthy lifestyle: exercising regularly, eating healthy meals, getting enough sleep, limiting caffeine and other stimuli.