I'm worried about my boyfriend / fear of death

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So for the last few days my boyfriend has been really freaked out by the idea of death. I know he's always been scared about the idea of dying but lately he's been almost hysterical about it. It will randomly pop into his head and then he will freak the fuck out and last night he started crying while having one of these 'episodes'.

Has anyone experienced anything like this. I feel so bad for him because I don't know what I could possibly say to make him feel better. I believe his belief that nothing is after death is what's causing this but obviously I can't change what he believes. How to I help him without suggesting therapy because that isn't an option right now (too expensive/too long of a wait trying to get it/he won't do it)