How do I cope with the fear that death means complete nothingness?

fearful feelings of death and the possibility of complete nothingness is one of the most fundamental human anxieties, and you're not alone in struggling with these thoughts. This managing fear often intensifies during times of Psychological stress, loss, or major life transitions when mortality feels more real and immediate. The uncertainty about what happens after death can feel overwhelming, especially if you've lost religious beliefs that previously provided comfort about an afterlife. While no one can definitively answer what happens after death, there are ways to cope with this Anxiety disorder that don't require certainty. Focus on living a meaningful life now - if this is all we have, then making it count becomes even more important. Cultivate Interpersonal relationship, pursue experiences that bring you joy, contribute to causes you care about, and create something that will outlast you. Some people find comfort in the idea that they'll live on through their impact on others, their creative work, or their contributions to human knowledge and progress. Others find peace in the idea of returning to the same state they were in before birth - not painful or frightening, just absent. Consider exploring different philosophical and spiritual perspectives on death and finding meaning without feeling pressured to adopt any particular belief system. If death Anxiety disorder is significantly impacting your daily life, Psychotherapy can help you process these fears and develop coping strategies.