scared of looking at dead people inside a coffin

Philippines
December 12, 2006 8:12pm CST
eversince my brother died i never looked inside a coffin ever again, even when my grandparents died i didn't peep in to their casket for even a second. i don't know why but i just get so scared that i might see them in my dreams. is there any way i could overcome it?
4 responses
@Darkwing (21583)
13 Dec 06
I guess you will in time. The loss of your brother must have hit you very hard. I lost my grandson, when he was seven years of age, and just two days after Christmas. I couldn't handle going to see him after he had passed on... I just wanted to remember the good times I spent with him in my life. I miss him so very much, but in time, you will be able to accept things, I'm sure. Take care... bless you, and be strong. x
• Philippines
13 Dec 06
thank you. God bless. =)
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
4 Feb 07
I'm not sure what to say about your dreams. I do look at others in the coffin. I haven't seen myself there yet. It is just a body. It is a sober, but good reminder to all of us that our life on earth is temporary. After that we face the judgment and either go to heaven or hell. Have a wonderful day.
• United States
13 Dec 06
This is just something you need to work on. It's not a horrible thing that you don't look in caskets. Some people would rather have their last memory of their loved one alive. If this really bothers you might want to see a therapist or something.
• United States
4 Feb 07
You may never get over the fear of looking in a coffin again. I think seeing your bother pass away really hit you hard and left a spot in you that might never change. Perhaps try to not think about it so much. Maybe constant thinking is causing you more fear.