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[oicuamy]

I’m scared of dying but would almost welcome it when I have these feelings. I woke up with a feeling of dread. In my mind, I had a sepsis infection. Why that you ask? Because my dog died this past weekend from that. Saying that out loud sounds crazy but I literally made myself have similar symptoms. Meds aren’t helping and I feel horrible.

[EleanorRose]

It doesn’t sound ridiculous or crazy at all. It sounds very frightening and, as someone else suffering hugely from health anxiety at the moment, I know how real it feels.

You’re not crazy and this feeling will pass.

Feel free to talk about it as much as you need to, to feel some relief from it. It’s scary right now but you will be ok.

[oicuamy in reply to EleanorRose]

Thanks Elenor, I am really having a hard time because I am a hypochondriac and have generalized anxiety. I know my loved ones hate to see me in this condition and they get frustrated thinking of ways to help. I just wish I could explain to them the way this feels and they could understand it.

[rebecca3455]

Losing your dog must have been so traumatic and I am sorry and no you don’t sound crazy.. you sound like you are in an anxiety/ panic crisis. We can all tell you that you do not have sepsis, and I hope it helps. Those feelings of dread are the worst and sometimes even the best meds don’t take it away. Are you able to do some deep breathing techniques with counting? Because when you are counting you can’t think about what you are feeling at the same time. I hope you feel better. This is a great place to come for emotional support

[oicuamy in reply to rebecca3455]

Hi Rebecca, I do try the deep breathing and it helps a little. My whole body feels like I’ve been hit by a truck. I’m hyper sensitive to everything around me and the fear is thru the roof.