Fear of Death?

[LoisLane219]

Does anyone have fear of death? Anytime I hear in news about someone “dying suddenly &unexpectedly”..I freak out! I start thinking I’m gonna die like that. Can rev my anxiety up into panic mode. I know this doesn’t make sense, but my mind won’t shut off.

[melhil]

I do the exact same thing. Unfortunately I don’t have any advice to give!

[Stilltrying_]

Yes I am terrified ( even though I often feel suicidal). I think the pointlessness of it all and the fact that we can drop at any minute is part of what gets to me; but then I just carry on; as we can't be "not born" so we just have to make the most of it and carry on until it's our time. At the end of the day we are animals but I often think it is a "joke" from God that we are also made to question the meaning of our existence. Like animals we are here we procreate and then we die but we also suffer agonies mentally and personally I think that all religion is just an attempt to come to terms with these facts. Its very sad.

I think we all have to deal with this but some people seem able to push it out of their minds mainly though I have no idea how!

[Bluetj]

I can truly relate. I have some pretty good days but when I crash, I hit hard. I spend my days walking around thinking I'm about to die any moment. I don't wanna go to work, but I must, however, I'm afraid to stay home. Youngest son just moved to the state & I worryabout him finding me dead. 😢😢

[LoisLane219]

Thanks for your reply. I too have good days and bad days. My anxiety got so bad I have left sided chest pain. My fear is I am going to have a heart attack or stroke. (I feel anxiety building as I type this.) I've been back in forth to in ER and my doctor's office. All my reports show I am fine. But I can't get my mind from shifting back to..." I'm gonna die." My anxiety is effecting my youngest son. He always asking me" Is my heart OK?" I am isolating,embarrassed and mad at myself. With all this being said..I'm still NOT giving up.

[Kayakin]

Welcome LoisLane219.

This is a wonderful place and usually someone can help, and many will care and understand. Do you get any exercise? That can help many people. Hope you find something soon.

[Barbasol]

Yes! It makes me insecure ! I don’t like to think about it and wish my faith was stronger!