The fear of death as a phobia is most commonly called thanatophobia.

Quick Scoop: What phobia is fear of death?

  • The specific phobia for fear of death is thanatophobia , from Greek Thanatos (death) and phobos (fear).
  • It usually refers to an intense, often overwhelming fear of death or the process of dying , either your own or that of loved ones.
  • Many health sources also call it “death anxiety” , especially when it shows up as constant worrying or panic about mortality.

A quick example: if just thinking about dying triggers panic, avoidance, or obsessive checking about your health for months, clinicians may describe this pattern as thanatophobia, sometimes under the broader umbrella of anxiety or specific phobia.

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