[My lost soul]

Hi ,
I am new here but suffer badly from all of the above, every day I am so scared of dying it is driving me crazy. Does anyone else deal with this?
Thank you

My lost soul

[Travelinglady]

Hello, My Lost Soul and welcome! I am sure lots of folks are dealing with a fear of dying. That doesn't happen to be one of my big issues, but we have had members here with this one. Maybe somebody will come along soon with it.

[Julnin]

Hi My Lost Soul, your post really made me think about my phobias. I can't say that I'm scared of dying as much as I'm scared of getting hurt. I had an unhealthy upbringing with extremely controlling and manipulative parents. When ever I would ask to do something or go somewhere I would be told I couldn't because "what if you get hurt."

Whether I wanted to or not I carried this into adulthood and the thought of being hurt pops into my head often. This usually happens whenever I am going somewhere new (or even when I'm sitting at home).

I'm not sure where your fear comes from, but I know now not to put to much emphasis on these thoughts (they are irrational, getting hurt is unpredictable and a part of living, don't you think?). I do my best now to just let them float through. However, what I have found most beneficial is to face these fears head on. It is difficult, but I feel that I now have a good amount of experiences that I can say I was frightened to undertake but did anyway and nothing bad happened.

I'm sorry if this isn't helpful, I'm just sharing my experiences!

[truebliever]

Hi My Lost Soul.I understand 100% how you feel.In jan I started having anxiety,and I think about dying the most.6 years ago I found out I have factor v,a blood cloting problem,even though I take blood thinners,and have never had a clot,the least little thing such as a cough,bam I think its clot.I have Ativan if I need it,but I tired of taking it.At night sometimes I'm afraid to go to sleep,afraid I won't wake up.I pray and try not to think about it,but it creeps up and the strangest times.You are not alone.Truebliever

[Jolisse]

Originally Posted by My lost soul

Hi ,
I am new here but suffer badly from all of the above, every day I am so scared of dying it is driving me crazy. Does anyone else deal with this?
Thank you

My lost soul

Yes I do!!!! I've been suffering from anxiety/panic for many years. Death is one thing that creates severe anxiety for me.

[dwfieldjr]

Do you have any religion, maybe you could find one. That may relieve some anxiety about death.
I get paranoid about people to. Just a problem I've had for awhile.