Death Anxiety

[Angel-Love22]

I have recently developed a fear of dying... I’ve always been scared of it, but it hit me really hard before Christmas. I went to the dr. To get put on anxiety meds and I’m being referred to counseling... I know it’s gonna take time, but this is causing me to not be able to look forward to the big things I have going on in life like my wedding May. Any advise on how to get over this fear while I’m waiting on the meds and counseling to work?

[Hidden]

I think in some weird way we're all nervous about dying because of this pandemic. Best way to combat the fear is wear a mask and constantly wash your hands. This is a crazy time.

[Catsamaze ADAA Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Count me in too, Googoodollsfan. I like it here. I love my family and close friends. I’m learning so much. Even though I have this illness which causes unbearable pain when it manifests I have the fear of dying. Part of my suffering in a depressive episode is the knowledge that life as we know it is finite and I am squandering it in an emotional wasteland instead of experiencing the joy of being alive. If we can overcome the fear of dying, and I’m working on it, we can soar to amazing heights while we are living instead of dying before we die.

[FearIsALiar]

Hey I have the same fear! It’s so scary. I have health anxiety too. What helps me is having faith and trust in god

[Natsteveo]

I’ve had this years it takes over your entire life and daily life.. have you had a death in the family or close friend or maybe with this years COVID-19 pandemic has triggered you maybe 🤔

[Lizziedee]

Hello, I used to suffer from this for a number of years. I was always at my gp or hospital thinking this time it’s going to be bad but fortunately it was always my anxiety. I used to have catastrophic thoughts which would then set the symptoms off. I know it’s so frightening and I was surprised to find out it is very common! I read books of cbt and eventually it went away with the proper medication. I hope this helps even to know you are not alone and this site is brilliant we are all on the same journey. X

[Reading_Rando]

It's not easy to make peace with death, and I don't think we can every do it completely but we can do it. I found some peace through a journey into philospohy. Explore as much as you can find. There are some words out there that can bring you comfort, you just have to find the ones right for you.