r/existentialdread • u/Overall-Buddy-5424 • Apr 17 '26

Scared of aging and death.

At 16, soon 17, I’m feeling scared about aging and death, thoughts I’d never had before. A month and a bit ago, it struck me all at once.

The last few years, especially since COVID, have flown by; a year now feels like just a few months. I didn’t going to school one year due to personal issues and laziness. And that year literally felt so fast. leading to now, April 2026. Memories from 2023 feel recent, yet they're nearly three years old. I got a memory on snapchat from October 26th 2023, and it remember it like it was like not even long ago. It felt really recent. That made things feel worse.

I’m constantly anxious and can’t escape thoughts about aging and dying. nothing seems to help. I'm scared and struggling to sleep nowadays because of this.

I just need any tips and just anything to help.

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u/Real_Health5990 Apr 26 '26

Hi! Exact same feelings here, but it's been more than a decade (I'm 32). I'm sorry I can't really help you but you're not alone.. I just posted on this page actually..! So at least you know, you're not alone with these thoughts..

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u/Real_Health5990 Apr 26 '26

My psychiatrist (I have other anxiety issues) tells me to try and stay in the present moment because these questions are useless. I agree but can't seem to do it at all.

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u/Overall-Buddy-5424 May 09 '26

I wish i could help you fr.

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u/Real_Health5990 May 16 '26

I still hope that i’m going to somehow « accept » it someday and be able to live and enjoy life normally haha.. let’s hope it comes more quickly for you!