ai123 posted...
It's called Intrusive Thoughts.
Everyone has them, but for some it can become a problem, especially if you suffer from anxiety and/or depression.
The way to deal with them is to acknowledge the thought, but recognize that it is just a thought. It's not a deep truth or a prophecy, or an essential part of your personality. It's just an idea you had, that's all.
Fear of death isnt an intrusive thought. Its also not just an idea they had. It really is a deep truth, its just one we all have to cope with. This isnt really helpful advice.
It's a luscious mix of words and tricks, that let us bet, when we know we should have folded.