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When you want to die but are afraid to take action

I'm 78 and all my friends are dead and I wake up every morning disappointed that I'm still here, but I'm too scared to actually do anything about it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire for death coupled with the fear of dying creates a psychological prison of prolonged suffering.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Death and dying — the physical process?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.