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: Most people develop psychological "defenses" to suppress the terror of death. While these defenses offer temporary security, they can lead to a "life of emptiness and drudgery," where individuals live according to early programming rather than authentic desires. Beyond Death Anxiety: Achieving Life-Affirming ...

: One common defense is the "fantasy bond," an imagined connection that provides a false sense of immortality and safety. This often manifests in rigid belief systems or symbolic immortality through one’s work or children. Achieving Life-Affirming Awareness Beyond Death Anxiety: Achieving Life-Affirming