Paralyzed by fear

[oicuamy]

Hoping someone can talk. A friend of mine passed away from a drug overdose last night and the news of her dying has set me into a paralyzing fear that I am going to die. My body is tense, sweating, nausea, and I just feel like crap. I can’t cope.

[kenster1]

hi I am so sorry to read of your friend.i doubt you would have anything to worry about unless you used drugs also.

[oicuamy in reply to kenster1]

Not at all,but the shock of it threw me into a state of panic

[kenster1 in reply to oicuamy]

hi your body and mind take a pounding when we lose someone close.natural to be feeling rattled maybe speak to your doctor if your still the same come Monday.ive lost a few friends and its a terrible feeling.

[oicuamy in reply to kenster1]

Thanks for responding, I will consider that for sure.

[kenster1 in reply to oicuamy]

just take care of yourself try surround yourself with other friends maybe.talking about good times you shared will help.

[Hidden]

Hi, I think shock is a normal feeling when someone close dies. Realizing our mortality is also shocking and makes us anxious. I don’t think there is anything wrong with you feeling this way.

[oicuamy in reply to Hidden]

Thanks

[Hidden in reply to oicuamy]

Also, and most importantly, I am very sorry for your loss