If someone told you YOU HAVE ONLY 6 MONTHS TO LIVE,what would you do?

[iwanttodie019]

my point is that i don't really care about the memory, i'd only be focused in the present. it doesn't matter if it's "for nothing" because what i care about is the very moment happening right now.

IT would still be pointless though.LIFE IS A LOSE LOSE SITUATION FOR LITERALLY EVERYONE.

 

[Bishop]

You've just answered your own question I think. We would do these things because they mattered in the moment- while we are alive.

Of course, if your enjoyment or non enjoyment of things hinges entirely on it's meaningfulness then- fair enough- why bother doing things you don't find meanigful/ satisfying?

And- it's down to preference too. Some people would genuinely prefer to do nothing. Others would want to sky dive, learn to paint or visit Australia or whatever.

Again though- for many people I imagine- the fact that something is pointless in the grand scheme of things doesn't diminish the dopamine/ endorphin rush they receive from doing it in the present monent.

I suppose I find it more curious that it seems to upset/ annoy you that people would choose to have their own version of fun in their last six months. Why does it matter what they do? It's meaningless anyway- like you say. It won't make a difference in six months time.

They will probably still insist though- that they were happier in those six months leading up to death- than you. Which again- won't matter eventually but- right now- it matters to them. Would you prefer it if they sit at home and do nothing too? But then- why? Why would it matter to you what they chose to do? Is it annoying that some people find meaningless things fun?

If there is no point to doing anything, why are you here arguing this point so much?

You noticed that too eh? He didn't like the answers he got. But no one is here trying to change his mind. Just speaking our truth.

 

[Hystearical]

Eat delicious crap 24/7

 

[Jadeith]

BUT What would be the point of enjoying if after death,you will not remember having enjoyed .That's my point

First of all, it's pointless for you. For someone else, as demonstrated by others writing here - might be totally opposite. I know it's hard to imagine but not everyone must share your point of view.
Second, any discussion or question asked on any topic is pointless if one or more parties involved refuse to even try to understand other side. And i'm not even talking about agreeing here. Just "simple" understanding or acknowledging that there's other possibility. You clearly demonstrated that you are unable or unwilling to even ponder any point of view other than your own. Spamming same question over and over again while ignoring all the answers provided doesn't make you right.

As for quoted question, let me ask this - what's the point in suffering during this remaining time then? Given that there's no afterlife or it's total "memory reboot" (love that tune by the way) you won't remember a thing either way, no matter if you spend it in misery or in joy. But, you still will have to spend it, feel it, experience every second of those discussed 6 months. You prefer agony or joy during that time? Personally i don't have any joy bringing activities atm, that's why i asked for reducing given time but should i have any, i'd take them. I don't give flying intercourse that i won't remember them after death. Lack of memories after i kick the bucket wouldn't diminish their value for me while i'm still breathing. After i die, i wont feel a thing. But before i do, i still feel quite a lot. And i'd rather have some pleasant things to feel if possible.

 

[memento-mori]

if it doesn't affect my health in any other way id be happy

 

[FuneralCry]

I'd just be relieved that I'd be free from decades longer of terrible, torturous suffering in this existence that is just waiting to die anyway, non-existence truly is all that's positive to me and no matter what I'll just always see it as the most terrible, cruel mistake to suffer in this existence that just causes all this torture and suffering that there was never a need for at all.

To suffer in this existence will just always be an abomination to me and all I want is to erase this existence so it's like I never suffered at all, all I want is peace from this existence so torturous, for me non-existence is just the only peace from this existence where there is no limit as to how much one can suffer that never should had been imposed, I'd just always find it so deeply undesirable to exist, I'd never wish to be conscious of anything at all.

 

[MissAbyss]

Nothing more than what I am doing right now.

 

[VanillaCake]

Vibe with it (if quality of life is good enough, otherwise I'd just be miserable I guess)

 

[never mind me]

The whole world is temporary, so of cause nothing makes sense in a way. But at least for me that ist maybe the thing about life, that all the creatures including humans just try to have a good life (whatever that means) for the mere sake of it and that`s perfectly fine. And even if this sometimes only means fulfilling mundane needs like sleeping or eating something nice that doesn`t make it wrong.
I wouldn´t know what I would do with only 6 months to live. Even when I was quite young I always had the thought that I need to do stuff I really want to do in life as early in life as possible, because later I might not be there any more or not in good enough health to do it. Therefore I have already done some of the things I always wished to do like travelling a lot.

 

[InversedShadow]

I don't know if I would trust a random person with saying something as grand as "You have X time to live" but let's say they're absolutely right that it's whole 6 months to live and not a day or week more/less..
What would I do? I dont know, maybe I'd keep living like everyday until I realise that I really have not a lot of time left, maybe I'd just focus on productive projects to have something that remains after I'm gone, maybe I'd try to live the rest of my life to the bestest of my ability getting married with my girlfriend and stuff, so I don't leave with regrets. and then what? I guess I can wish for peaceful passing, but while waiting for near guaranteed death would I be patient? I wonder!

 

[Oiled Sandwich]

I'd finally be able to relax my constantly stressed mind. No more planning for the future. No more worries about money. No more worries about car repairs. No need to care about medical bills. No more shame for not living up to other's standards. Not having to care about dental repairs. No need to care about working an unfulfilling 9-5 job. No more anger.

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I'd think about my many accomplishments, and regrets.

I'd think about the many people I helped and hurt.

I'd think about my fun experiences, and my worst experiences.

I'd have my moments of happiness that it's over, and moments of crying due to what I had to endure.

I'd accept the fact that like everyone else, I was just a human. I wasn't special, and that's ok.

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Then I'd probably decide to be a funny, snarky asshole and flick off plenty of fuckers before I leave, lol. After that, I'd just relax by watching My Little Pony, 101 Dalmatian Street, volunteering at animal shelters, eating whatever I want, etc.. If I'd be in pain, hopefully I'd get access to the strongest opioids possible to coast it out. This is a big reason I stopped caring about going to the doctor. If I get something terminal, let me hang my coat and end my shift.

 

[Lamentice]

I don't do anything for the purpose of remembering it.

 

[hurts2b]

I suspect nothing would change for me. I'd just keep doing whatever I was doing. I might travel if I had the means. That would be for the sake of experiencing it. Not for the sake of remembering.

 

[boilingfishcakes]

I would not do anything because according to me,doing anything before death is also pointless.It won't be as though i would reminisce in the void about how i had my desires fulfilled before death. etcetc

Read this

But when i ask people,they say,if i had only 6 months to live i would do so many things.I would go on vacation,travel etc etc
To them i say doing all these b4 death is also pointless.You will not reminisce about having done all these after death.
You will remember none of these after death

I would legally divorce my husband, get as many credit cards and loans as possible, and get him anything that he wanted. Maybe fly back to his home country and live like rappers. The divorce part is so he's not stuck with a shit ton of debt when I die

 

[EscThisPlace321]

I truly wouldn't care. I wouldn't give a rats fucking ass.

 

[i_am_done]

Take out loans and eat cake every day

 

[JeyJeyOfJeypore]

that would be exciting

I might finally shape up

 

[sla_porra22]

I would probably use as many drugs as possible, documenting everything on video (it's something I've always wanted to do, to be honest, lol) And to gamble money on as many games of chance as possible. If I lost, I wouldn't have reason to worry. If I won, neither would I

 

[Pluto]

 

[coolcow1289]

This would be the greatest thing to ever happen to me. It would take the burden off of having to make that decision. Make everything not my fault.

I wouldn't even quit my job. I wouldn't change a thing. I'd just be at peace my last 6 months and maybe even find a way to enjoy the life I have right now.

 

[ConstantPain]

I would definitely quit working and I would move back to the prior home that I love. I'm currently living somewhere loud with close neighbors and traffic and I hate it. We are renting out the home in the country that I love so the tenants would have to be evicted. I'd feel bad about that but I know I could feel at peace there Then, I wouldn't do anything special but could just enjoy the quiet, peace and beauty in nature. I can breathe better there, my heart rate and pressure lower. Why not spend that remaining time in a place that suits me instead of one that depresses and angers me? Even though I wouldn't remember it, that time spent would be calmer, more free and careless.

I hate that I care about where my remains end up but I'm petty and absolutely don't want my remains to stay in this place, this state that I hate. My preference is to be rolled up in a linen cloth and left in the woods to provide sustenance to whatever creatures and critters need it. I know it shouldn't matter to me at all and can't rationalize it.

 

[prmsenottotellshh]

Quit my job, make sure I have everything set up for my parents, ensure someone will be there to take care of my dog, and day by day do something impulsive and fun-something I couldn't necessarily do with my life right now 2/2 my daily responsibilities.

 

[iguazo falls]

quit my job make a will and boof drugs

 

[StoneCactus]

Quit my ridiculously stressful job for one. Then I'd go see the places I've lived throughout my life in reverse order (I've lived in seven distinct metropolitan areas in the US) to look back on my life. I'd write a will to disinherit my brother on SSI and my sister who refuses to speak with me. Then I'd just CHILL. I'd play stupid video games, eat even worse than I do now, spend lots of time on the web, and wait for my time to come.

 

[buriedinmyhead]

Probably just continue life as normal since I don't have money for anything like traveling

 

[LaetumCat]

First I'd celebrate. I'd experiment on my body, I wouldn't even care if it would be painful or have long term consequences. Do impulsive things. Buy everything I want even if I wouldn't have any money left for the future. Just generally try to enjoy life, ig.

 

[EternalShore]

I'd try to forget about it and live like they never said that because it sounds dumb as per @InversedShadow xD

 

[walsun]

Would be the dream. Id just live my life doing nothing.

 

[SASU-KE]

A wave of relief will wash over me. I have to put up with this shit for only 6 more months.

 

[StupiderJuniper]

i think i would spend those last 6 months doing whatever I wished to do (eat a lot of nice foods, play certain games i keep forgetting to, read some books), and prolly try to spend a lot of it with my friends. knowing that it will all end and that nothing matters anymore would be a relaxing bit of knowledge and would prolly give me some small motivation that i almost never have,,,