FEAR OF DYING

[Cpj67]

So I have suddenly developed an intense fear of dying ever since I lost my mother and now a month ago my sister. Every little pain I feel I think it’s a heart attack or a blood clot. I’m driving myself insane. Most of the time I try to distract myself but it gets really bad at night when I’m scared that I won’t wake up the next day. I never thought of myself as a hypochondriac but maybe I’ve become one? I’m jot sure there’s help for this out there but I feel better by saying it anyways. Maybe someone has some advice for me here.

[Aryank]

Are you on any medications ?

[Cpj67 in reply to Aryank]

No. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis but I only take ibuprofen. I was never afraid to take medication but lately I’m afraid of that too

[Aryank in reply to Cpj67]

You should consult to a psychologist and take sessions,this is a part of anxiety and very normal... dot be afraid trust me this doent kill you, i can imagine what you go through but these are only scary thoughts which cannot harm you physically, as you have gone through a bad time what happens is your mind gets over protective in that result it activates you hyper protective mechanism. You need to calm down and a psychologist can help you with that...Honestly the best way to kill this problem is one hour exercise a day and you will feel the changes within few days.

[Cpj67 in reply to Aryank]

Thanks. I’ll try that. It’s hard for me to talk to someone but you might be right. The fact that it hasn’t even occurred to me should tell me that I need outside help.

[Cb1963]

I think losing your loved ones has thrust the fragility of life in front of your eyes, and I can't say don't worry, because its the exact opposite of what you are probably thinking and feeling,we are all going to unfortunately leave this planet at some point,and when you look at your phone or certain other things that remind you about your sister, its a void of loving memories that are bound to get you upset, as we get older we all get ailments, and the majority of them won't harm us,painful, yes,but we learn to manage them with medication, or go to the doctors if they are troublesome, try and join a local church organisation, maybe, but if you're not religious, take up a hobby, swimming is great for the body,or maybe try getting out in the garden, anything to try to keep your brain occupied, you need something that makes you tired at night time, perhaps if things don't settle down, speak to your doctor and ask for a mild sedative, but rest assured you will WAKE UP, but you need to start to find some enjoyment during your day's,and this will tire you out,and hopefully this will get you ready for a good night's rest, and all of this will help with most of your worries, I know its not a magic wand,and I'm sorry about the sad loss of your sister, I wish you well in the future.