What is the fear of death called?
The fear of death is called thanatophobia. It ranges from a mild underlying awareness of mortality to a severe, debilitating fear that significantly impacts quality of life. Some fear of death is natural and evolutionarily adaptive. When it becomes obsessive or prevents living fully, it may benefit from therapeutic support. Lovon provides a compassionate space to discuss fears around death and mortality without judgment.
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