Thanatophobia is an irrational form of fear that typically includes a fear of death or the end of one's life. It is more commonly called death phobia. Death phobia is not necessarily a different condition, but is more often associated with other anxiety disorders such as panic attacks or generalized anxiety disorder. There are many symptoms associated with the fear of dying, including a fear of going to sleep. One may also have difficulty breathing or experience trouble in swallowing food or drink. In severe cases, one may not sleep at all during the night and have a constant, gnawing fear that they will die.

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