Hi,I would like to know if anyone here has ever felt this way: late last night I was driving home from my boyfriend's house after a very pleasant and relaxing day, when out of the blue I had this overwhelming fear of losing those close to me through death. I felt so shaken that I almost had to pull over. I was crying, and it wasn't like my usual anxiety attacks where I feel dizzy and my throat gets tight, it was just a feeling of utter fear. I know we have no control over death, but just the thought of losing people I love scares me and upsets me uncontrollably. I prayed and asked for this fear to please be removed, and I felt a sort of peace come over me. The anxiety wasn't dispelled altogether, but I was able to make it home ok, and I felt calmer. I don't know what brought this on, since like I said it was a nice, pleasant day. I was also at the time listening to upbeat music and looking forward to a good night's sleep. As soon as I got home I checked on my mom, who was still up reading her book. She smiled at me and said hi, and I asked her if my son came home yet. She said no, so I went into my room and called his cellphone. He was at Denny's with his friends and said he'd be home soon. He sounded happy that I cared enough to call to see how he was doing, so that was nice. I felt better, but I just feel kind of down and tired today. I just want to know if anyone here has these types of feelings? Is it a typical anxiety issue? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Sujin

[lavendersteph]

kitty
let me just tell u how wonderful u are and don't be worried it was a panic attack sometimes they come out of the blue it happens the good thing is you prayed in the bible phillipians 4:6,7 says that we should put our loads on god's good shoulders and he will give us his great peace so i think that is why u calmed down u had god's peace with you but i'm so glad you r feeling better email me anytime just to put your mind at ease love ya tons stephy

Thank you Steph, I really appreciate your love and support! I do believe it was a panic attack, coming out of nowhere like that. I feel so much better now!

[lostone]

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Hi,I would like to know if anyone here has ever felt this way: late last night I was driving home from my boyfriend's house after a very pleasant and relaxing day, when out of the blue I had this overwhelming fear of losing those close to me through death. I felt so shaken that I almost had to pull over. I was crying, and it wasn't like my usual anxiety attacks where I feel dizzy and my throat gets tight, it was just a feeling of utter fear. I know we have no control over death, but just the thought of losing people I love scares me and upsets me uncontrollably. I prayed and asked for this fear to please be removed, and I felt a sort of peace come over me. The anxiety wasn't dispelled altogether, but I was able to make it home ok, and I felt calmer. I don't know what brought this on, since like I said it was a nice, pleasant day. I was also at the time listening to upbeat music and looking forward to a good night's sleep. As soon as I got home I checked on my mom, who was still up reading her book. She smiled at me and said hi, and I asked her if my son came home yet. She said no, so I went into my room and called his cellphone. He was at Denny's with his friends and said he'd be home soon. He sounded happy that I cared enough to call to see how he was doing, so that was nice. I felt better, but I just feel kind of down and tired today. I just want to know if anyone here has these types of feelings? Is it a typical anxiety issue? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Sujin

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yep.. I have a 24 hr aday fear of death, but not only fear that my family or someone close to me is going to die, but that I'm dying. Its a horrible fear and I hope we both can overcome it SOON. PM me anytime

[ihavefaith]

I too had an out of the blue panic attack while at work, after feeling for several days that something was either going to happen to someone in my family and me. It was right after Xmas and I had had a wonderful Xmas, then the attack happened and it escalated from there. I was out of the loop for 4 months after that with increasing anxiety, fear, phobia of dying etc. I currently had a relapse after stopping my medication for 2 months, then restarting them incorrectly so now this fear of dying thing is back, although my anxiety/panic has again calmed down glory be to God my depression is back also. But in addition to seeing a therapist, psychiatrist and pcp, I have reached out to a Pastor for guidance because I believe the Lord can bring all of us through this. I will pray for.

[ihavefaith]

God says:

Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.

I said this prayer many nights and it helped.

[PetulantWolf]

It seems like once I figure mypanic attacks, out, learn to recognize the symptoms and then say, OK, thats only a panic attack, the come back in a different form and I have to start all over..

[Sabrina]

I suffer from this fear all too often though it fortunately does not develop into a panic attack. It gets so bad that I get very annoyed with my husband if he jokes about death. I spend far too much time very afraid of losing him and I even find it difficult to write about ... just in case ...

It is overwhelming and frightening indeed.

[heartspace]

Dealing with anxiety can be like trying to plug a dyke against the tide. No sooner have you fixed one inlet and another leak springs. {{{sujin}}}]
Hope you'rre feeling a little better now.

[heartspace]

Dealing with anxiety can be like trying to plug a dyke against the tide. No sooner have you fixed one inlet and another leak springs. {{{sujin}}}]
Hope you'rre feeling a little better now.

[lavendersteph]

kitty i hope u feel better i got my internet service back today yay me anyhow you know i heart u chickie so keep in touch and feel better lov ya tons
stephy

Thank you everyone for your kind words, I really appreciate them. I guess this is a common fear, it's just overwhelming at times. I hope we can all overcome any fears/anxieties that we have.

Love to you all,
Sujin

[lavendersteph]

kitty i miss u terribly u r hardly on anymore anyhow i doing great i hope u r too anyhow i don't know if u got my email but write me and send me ur home number so i can call u i hope u r doing great my dear friend lov stephy

Thanks Steph,
I have been around, just not in chat a whole lot because I haven't been home very much, and when I am I try to get to bed earlier since I find myself to be more productive when I get up earlier. I'm glad you got your internet service back!

Take care,
Sujin