Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Apeirophobia, the fear of prolonged existence, and thanatophobia, the fear of death, drive anxieties about life and mortality. Longevity is sought, but quality of life remains a concern. Hindu legend ...

Thanatophobia refers to fear of death or dying. It is a psychological condition where people suffer tremendous worry or discomfort when they confront their own or someone else’s death. This fear can ...

Although the fear of death is normal, when it becomes an extreme feeling that interferes with a person's daily activities, keeps them awake at night or even stops them from leaving home, it's time to ...