Fear of eternity
Fear of Eternity
I'm 15 years old, Catholic by birth, but truly converted a year and a half ago.
I have a problem that has plagued me for a long time, which is: the fear of eternity.
I don't know if it's a common fear, but it's something that really shakes me. It's illogical, considering that heaven will be good, but I still find myself thinking of it as something negative.
Since I was young I've had anxiety, maybe that intensifies this fear, but I would like some material, study, word or support that could help me. I recognize that it may be a lack of faith in God's goodness, but it's something really difficult for me to think that in a billion years I could still be doing something cool and truly happy.
On the other hand, I also recognize that it would be even worse to simply cease to exist.
I have no problem acknowledging that the world will be eternal, I accept that, along with the other dogmas and teachings of the Church. My only problem is with this idea of how vast eternity is, and how good it truly is.
Thank you in advance, and I ask that you pray for me and my mental health.
Posted Feb 18, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC