Death in Psychology

Death is a very complex notion that can be associated with a lot of feelings and ideas, which depend on one’s age and the period of life. At the moment, as a mature adult, I have the understanding of death as being the ultimate end and that it cannot be reversed. Death is defined as the stop of life which occurs in every living thing. I acquired this attitude in my growth process, and it has enabled me to embrace death. In my teenage years, I had a very different view of death than what I have today. Adolescence is the stage at which young people believe that they are invincible and are not likely to be affected by death (Pao & Mahoney, 2018). At this time, I had a very narrow understanding of death, which was rooted in fear and lack of information. The fact that death is often sudden and unexpected led to feelings of denial and avoidance of the concept of death.

As I grew older and became an adult, there were certain events in my life that I have personally experienced that affected my perception regarding death. Loss of family and friends, thinking about one’s mortality, and working in professions where death was a frequent occurrence also contributed to the change of perspective. These experiences proved that death is inevitable and that one should, therefore, enjoy life to the fullest. They also emphasized life and death, which made people comprehend the importance of life and death. The transition from adolescence to adulthood was a significant turning point in my understanding of death. It evolved from being looked at as something dreadful to something that is now a common occurrence in today’s society. This change has been very valuable in my life, as it helps me focus on the present, the people around me, and my personal growth. Seeing death as a natural part of life helps me appreciate life more and live a good life.