Saturday, May 24, 2025

Facing the Fear of Death: How CBT and Philosophy Can Help You Overcome Thanatophobia



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Are you afraid of death—or even afraid to think about it? You’re not alone. Thanatophobia, the intense fear of dying or the dying process, can cause obsessive thoughts, anxiety, insomnia, and avoidance of life’s most important questions.

In this powerful episode, we explore how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), combined with timeless philosophical insights from Stoicism and existentialism, can help you confront death anxiety with clarity, meaning, and peace.

What you’ll learn in this video:

  • What Thanatophobia is and how it impacts your mind and life

  • How CBT techniques challenge fearful thoughts and break the cycle of anxiety

  • Practical exercises to reduce death-related fears and desensitize your response

  • Stoic and existential perspectives on mortality and acceptance

  • Finding purpose, meaning, and calm despite life’s uncertainty

Accepting death can be the beginning of living fully. Let this video guide you toward inner peace and emotional resilience.

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  • How to Overcome Death Anxiety

  • What CBT Teaches About Existential Fears

  • Stoicism and Mental Health


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