Walter states that the thought of never feeling anything again after he dies upsets him.He is also frightened by the total isolation of death.Walter is experiencing __________.

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Walter is demonstrating symptoms of death anxiety, which is a fear or apprehension of death and its consequences. His concern about never feeling anything again after death and fearing the isolation of death are common symptoms. Morbidity refers to a preoccupation with death or disease, while mortality simply refers to the fact that we will all eventually die. Isolation alone is not enough to fully capture Walter's experience.

Walter States That the Thought of Never Feeling Anything Again