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Q: Thinking about dying
asked by: midlands on August 24th, 2009
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Im 23 and i cant stop thinking about dieing, i can be sitting here and i can think about what if my parents die i will never see them again,
It upsets me dearly thinking about this and i would love to also i keep thinking what happens to me when i die?

Is this normal?
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Dr. Kelly Romirowsky , Psy. D
replied on August 24th, 2009
I understand that you are preoccupied with thoughts of death. While some thinking about death is a normal part of being human, if it is terribly upsetting and interfering with your life, it is something you may want to seek help for. By speaking to a therapist or psychologist, you can try to understand why you're having these obsessions and what you can do to feel better.




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Jet_Fire
replied on August 25th, 2009
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While by no means am I a health care professional, I have to agree with Raquel. Thoughts of the afterlife are "normal" but not to the extent where they dominate your thoughts in an obsessive compulsive fashion or OCD. However, you may be at a point in life where you really are wanting to know what happens after you pass on to the second life. Actually kuddos for being so young and wanting to know now. I would talk to friends and seek their counsel if you have friends that are Christian and non-Christians alike talk to them. Do some research and decide for yourself. But there is "hope" in life after death. I for one am Christian and I thank Jesus for his sacrafice upon the cross when he conquerored death and that there's life after we really die. Our spirits were designed by God to last forever! But you have to decide for yourself. I hope this helps!
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sbar3365
replied on September 15th, 2009
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That is so weird, i am 23 and i am having exactly the same problem. I lie in bed at night and can't sleep because all i think about is me dying or loved ones dying and it makes me sick to my stomach. I'm sorry if that is discouraging but i just wanted to let you know your not alone.
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loveonlyu
replied on September 22nd, 2009
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I'm only 20 & I feel the same way.This just recently started happening with me. There are somedays when i'm not thinking about it, but then it pops up again.It can be pretty scary at times. The thing that helps me to keep my mind off of dying is reading a book, playing games or talking with my friends and family. These things can be pretty helpful.
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chickky_204
replied on October 1st, 2009
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I have been feeling the same way ...... try to keep your mind focused on some thing other than this..... work, play, chat with friends let your mind forget about this... these are the things tat i do and it helps me .....
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SteveH
replied on October 20th, 2009
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Thoughts of dying
I am 50 and have been worried about dying for years, probably since i was about 20. I have suffered with panic attacks and anxiety for many years, until 9 months ago. I took Diazepam for years, to overcome the panic of certain situations. I went to see my doctor for another prescription and was horrified when I was told I had a new doctor. The new doctor listened to my requests for more diazepam and then said, I think you are depressed. She put me on Citolpram for 6 months and it really worked! During this time I had no fears of dying. I have recently stopped taking the Citalopram and now the thoughts of dying have returned. I reckon anxiety disorders can lead to these thoughts of dying. I think I will ask for some more Citalopram and see what happens.
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