I've always feared the thought of dying, even as a child. Just the thought of everything ending scared me. I've never been particularly religious, I used to be somewhat religious but not anymore. That still didn't take away the fear of death. When I was religious I used to think, "What if there is no afterlife, what if there is only blackness?" My mom always tried to comfort me by saying things like, "Being dead is like before you were born". I guess that is a more comforting thought because I don't recall the experience of not existing whatsoever. The mystery of death still scares me nevertheless. I guess I have that to think for still being alive. I try my best not to think too deeply on the subject because if I do I will worry myself sick on the thought.