Death Prediction...this question is for anyone with an opinion but I hope to hear from those in the healthcare profession and jobs that get lots of honest feedback from numerous people. How common is it for people to have a gut feeling about when they are going to die? Not weeks or months beforehand but many years...decades? And is it common to actually die at the age you expect? Is death premonition a common thing and how often is it correct...especially for those who felt the number for a very long time?
Death Prediction
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My dad was sure that he was going to die at 55. He even moved out of the bedroom and into the La-Z-Boy in the living room. I think he was looking forward to it.
On his 56th birthday, mom made him a birthday cake that said: "Aren't you pissed?"
He is 82 now, and still works outside more than most guys half his age.
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I feel that without an actual medical diagnosis of a terminal illness, that 'death premonition' is as random as anything. Maybe some get it right to within a year or two, but probably 20x that get it wrong.
On his 56th birthday, mom made him a birthday cake that said: "Aren't you pissed?"
He is 82 now, and still works outside more than most guys half his age.
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I feel that without an actual medical diagnosis of a terminal illness, that 'death premonition' is as random as anything. Maybe some get it right to within a year or two, but probably 20x that get it wrong.
I had a dream the other night a plain flew over and a space ship slid off the top and fell to the ground and exploded. Filling the entire town with a mist. Then I was trying to figure out how to work my phone so I could post it happenned in the bear pit. 
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Ever since I hit puberty I've been obsessed with the age of 69.
I was pretty sure I'd be dead at 18-19.
Because of which I was wohfully unprepared for the next 37 years.
Because of which I was wohfully unprepared for the next 37 years.
I will tell you from experience (30+) years as a Paramedic, death is a hard one to predict even for people that have been placed into Hospice care. I had an uncle who was in Hospice 5 or 6 times(it's an huge industry) he just wouldn't die. While I personally don't think I will be long lived it is IMO a many faceted calculation ie; genetics, history such as smoking, alcohol, drugs, obesity etc. to predict anyone's demise with any certainty especially considering death is sometimes just dumb luck or fate. Idiot's doing stupid things not withstanding as that is a constant factor LOL. But considering how many people I saw die horrible, traumatic and totally unpredictable deaths and the circumstances they died, I think it's only human to have some thoughts and perhaps premonitions on our own mortality.
I do not fear death however I am more proactive in completing my bucket list before I kick the bucket. It's just an odd feeling I've had for so long now...as I near the age (5 yrs from now) I find myself handling situations better...more philosophically, calmer. I sleep better, lost 70lbs and am no longer dealing with diabetes and hypertension. But this idea that there's a date code on me that I've felt for over 35yrs now puzzles me. Why do I even sense this? I dunno. Just curious about it and wondered if it's more common than anyone realizes. It's not the kind of think you wanna talk about.
Been in the fire service for 25 years. Paramedic for 19.
Seen people with a "sense of impending doom." Almost always those with an acute condition- specifically heart attack or ascending aortic aneurysm- not chronic conditions like cancer. "I just don't feel right, like I'm going to die." Usually in tandem with some other symtom. Like "indigestion" (heart attack) and the feeling of doom.
Also seen plenty pass right before/ after important dates or holidays, or shortly after a loved one passes. Mom made it 2 weeks after her 92nd. She said she knew it was her time. Rapidly declined and passed. Like she had been willing herself to live, made her peace, and called it good.
I don't believe in the "date code."
Seen people with a "sense of impending doom." Almost always those with an acute condition- specifically heart attack or ascending aortic aneurysm- not chronic conditions like cancer. "I just don't feel right, like I'm going to die." Usually in tandem with some other symtom. Like "indigestion" (heart attack) and the feeling of doom.
Also seen plenty pass right before/ after important dates or holidays, or shortly after a loved one passes. Mom made it 2 weeks after her 92nd. She said she knew it was her time. Rapidly declined and passed. Like she had been willing herself to live, made her peace, and called it good.
I don't believe in the "date code."
I don't even want to think about it right now. I've got too many affairs to set in order before I go. And those will take time and $$$ I need to acquire before I can set them in order. Both my parents are in their 90's now so that's one sign. I'm a year behind my paternal grandfather's age when he died (but he had type I diabetes and lung cancer). His widow also had lung/breast cancer and died in her upper 60's. We had no warning about my grandfaher. We did about my grandmother. My maternal grandmother lived to her upper 90's.
I will make no predilections for myself unless/until some medical condition intervenes. And then I'll adhere to the guidance provided by my doctors. Hopefully, by then, I'll have some basic estate planning done. The hardest part of all of that is finding someone I can trust that will handle my affairs as I want them handled... not what the family wants or what "they they think is best." That will, more than likely be what I don't want. It's hard to find someone I can trust what that stuff. I"ll find them, though. I have to.
I will make no predilections for myself unless/until some medical condition intervenes. And then I'll adhere to the guidance provided by my doctors. Hopefully, by then, I'll have some basic estate planning done. The hardest part of all of that is finding someone I can trust that will handle my affairs as I want them handled... not what the family wants or what "they they think is best." That will, more than likely be what I don't want. It's hard to find someone I can trust what that stuff. I"ll find them, though. I have to.
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