Does anyone have anxiety centered around death?

[PrincessUchiha]

I have severe anxiety and insomnia because I’m scared of dying. It’s all I can think about and it’s affecting my daily life. I’m looking for help.

[lillyofthevalley37]

I believe in life after death I believe in Jesus I'm still a bit scared of dying sometimes aren't we all , and it's something we all think about If you think that when you die that's the end then that can be very dark and depressing for some people

What is it that scares you the process of dying or the perceived nothingness ?

[PrincessUchiha in reply to lillyofthevalley37]

Thank you for your reply I think what scared me the most is the idea of what I think death is. The eternal nothingness of uncertainty. Just not being alive anymore. I have started to seek spiritual help for my anxiety. It sort of adds more anxiety sometimes but for the most part it helps me have hope.

[FearIsALiar in reply to PrincessUchiha]

I can relate! I believe in God as well and struggle to have faith at times. I fear the unknown! The thing that scares me is probably being in pain before dying. I think the idea of nothingness is pretty scary too. Having faith in God helps but at times it can be a struggle.

[PrincessUchiha in reply to FearIsALiar]

It’s a crazy that I’m not too scared on how I’m going to die just the fact that no matter what I do I will die. I’m glad we can all share our faith in God and Jesus. They give hope to us even though it’s scary. It’s still nice to try and believe in a light and peace.

[FearIsALiar in reply to PrincessUchiha]

Well that goes for everyone! Life here is only temporary so we mine as well try and make the most of it. I know anxiety/depression etc. isn’t fun at all and I always say “Why me God?”. I now try and look at it in a different perspective although it’s tough to do that. I am grateful at times that I have this because I can help others. I WILL OVERCOME THIS! I want to show others these mental challenges can be overcome. That’s what gives me motivation.

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I have general anxiety abs many labels I’m sure doctors love labeling. My anxiety is also health related. So I fear death. Aparently we need to become more spiritual and understand so, learn life and death and develop a conscious healthy body and life. This helps.

[Lizziedee]

Hello, I used to be crippled with this fear!! I was so anxious day & night and totally exhausted from the struggle. I lost 2 kids and had to bury my little girl she was premature and only lived 11 days. I was terrified and always at my gp or hospitals! I am on mirtazapine which has helped me so much as previously was a on paroxetine but these stopped working for me. It will pass I can promise you but when is the big question it’s not like other fears that u can face! It did help me to find out this is a very common fear you are not alone, I write a diary which does help me. Hope this is helpful x

[PrincessUchiha in reply to Lizziedee]

Thank you for sharing your story with me and i am so sorry for your losses. You are so brave and strong. I was at my worst a couple weeks ago... I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t eat, my body was always trembling and I was so nauseous. I couldn’t work or maintain a conversation. I felt so lost and hopeless. But I started to reach out to people for help and I started drinking teas, having bible study. Now it’s just back to panic attacks and anxiety at night. During the day I’ll catch myself thinking about it but its easier to distract myself.

[Catsamaze ADAA Volunteer]

Hi Princess. I’ve been thinking about death lately too. 300,000 dead in the U.S. from Covid is one of the reasons it’s on my mind but certainly not the only one. The fact is that I love it here. Life is miraculous. I am lucky to have the family and friends I do. I don’t want to leave all of this and I don’t want to lose it. And I feel this way despite having an illness that can be so ruthless and painful that it seems impossible to withstand another hour or day of it. Most of the 52,000 of us in this online community know in some form or another that I’m referring to depression, anxiety, and related conditions. The flip side of your anxiety about death is your desire to live. Even in the face of illness that at times is so soul crushing that we think suicide is the only way out. Think about that. Despite everything you have to go through you really want to live, even though you may not believe it sometimes. So if you can, acknowledge your fear of death but turn it around and see that the fear you have may be more about missing out on life. And you can do something about that! Make that your focus. Death can wait. Life cannot.......

[PrincessUchiha in reply to Catsamaze]

Wow thank you for that. It definitely opened my mind to trying to think another way. I’ve been so focused on the end that it feels like everything I do has no meaning. I will do my best to live a life I can be proud of. Cause I already know how it’s gonna end but since I can’t change that might as well change my life for the better. These really are hard times right now... I hope we can all get through this together.

[VDC1]

I think a lot of people are preoccupied with death recently, because of the current events. A lot of people I know personally are dying and so I’ve found myself preoccupied with it recently. What gives me anxiety is the pressure to live and enjoy my life because it’s so short. But I’m not scared about dying per se.

One quote that has always affected me, “When I die, the world will end”. When you die, you won’t know it happened. So from a purely rational perspective, it’s not worth worrying about. You won’t be around to experience how horrible it is that you’re dead. It will be over.

That may be absolutely no consolation to someone with a phobia, but try to focus on the opposite, enjoying your life.

[Catsamaze ADAA Volunteer in reply to VDC1]

Really well put, VDC1. Thx

[Catsamaze ADAA Volunteer]

Right you are, Princess. We are all in the same boat.

[pink318]

Hi- You have mentioned in one of the comments that you are attending Bible study. Keep doing it, it will help you to know more about Jesus. Having a deeper relationship with Him is a process. My faith in Jesus helps me to live with peace at this pandemic time.

It was difficult in the first few weeks of the pandemic but by the grace of God, I feel His comfort while walking through this journey. I meet my Bible study group once a week online. In my experience, it’s good to be surrounded with people who will encourage and pray with me especially when facing a tough time.

Please keep us posted. We are here for each other. God bless you with His peace and strength.

[tiblo]

you are so young you should not think like that think of the nice things in your life get up every day and think what am i going to do today play music go for a nice walk bloke your mind from things like that and only think of nice things i know its hard but you can do it i have