It’s normal to worry about losing the people we love, especially during times of uncertainty and crisis. Many people experience a general sense of anxiety when thinking about the death of a loved one.
However, for some people, this fear can be overwhelming. Thanatophobia is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of death and dying. For people with thanatophobia, the idea of losing a loved one can trigger overwhelming anxiety and panic.
In this article, we’ll discuss the symptoms, causes, and potential coping mechanisms for thanatophobia, also known as the fear of losing someone phobia.