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Q: Constant Fears of Death

asked by: mom2ty on April 9th, 2007

Experienced User

Hi everyone,
I'm here because I've been suffering with constant thoughts and fears of death or deadly diseases. Either me dying or someone I love. I've been this way for a long time now and I never can seem to get rid of it. It gets so bad, for example, that I'll be driving down the street crying thinking about what would happen or how I would feel if so and so died or if I died how my son would have to live without his mother, etc. My thoughts get pretty morbid sometimes too. I can't stand it. It keeps me up at night. That's why I'm on here right now at 12 am. My life is really good right now. I have a wonderful husband, a perfect son, everything I ever wanted. I hate the idea of wasting my good life away worrying about these things. But I never can seem to stop worrying. Is there any help for me? What can I do? The idea of taking medicine scares me, but I'm so fed up with being scared all the time.

Thank you

Replies(5)

mom2ty

replied on April 9th, 2007

Experienced User

Does anybody have similar symptoms or advice?

metalcrystal

replied on April 11th, 2007

Experienced User

I Do This Too

mom2ty wrote:

Does anybody have similar symptoms or advice?

I have always been like this, I thought it was a form of hypochondria. I think it is another form of anxiety disorder. It is worse when things are going well, isn't it? The anxiety and fear have no where else to go! I have tried Cognitive Behavior Therapy, message me and I can reccomend some books that can help when you start to go off.....

Stan

replied on April 11th, 2007

Moderator

It's not anxiety actually, that's clearly a case of obsessions. You can always try the natural route, which first involve eating right, which you likely don't do now, and then supplementation and herbology. If that doesn't work, then you will need to consider medication.

hawkeye69

replied on April 17th, 2007

New User

Maybe you and your husband should make a will out that would make specifications in regards to your son. Knowing he would be in safe care may help ease some of the anxiety.
We can only live our lives to the best of our ability. If you eat right, exercise, and do not engage in risky behavior, you should live a healthy, long life.

alligal16

replied on April 23rd, 2007

New User

I'm kind of going through the same thing right now. For three months I've had a fear of dying and I always just sit around and picture what would happen if I die. It's wasting my life because I can't focus on the things I love anymore bacause of it.

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