I can’t stop having anxiety over the world ending .

Ellamaee · 2025-10-13T18:21:49+00:00

I seen something today I can’t remember where but someone had mentioned the end of the world this year . I know this was a big thing back in 2012 and nothing happened but each time my anxiety gets worse and keep thinking what if they’re right ? Can anyone with knowledge give me reassurance it’s not gonna happen in our lifetime ? My anxiety has been out of control recently with having to get extra therapy sessions 😭

Haggisfish3 · 13/10/2025 19:23

It will not happen in your lifetime. We are lucky to live where we do that the horrors of water shortages and global warming are unlikely to directly impact on the uk anywhere near as much as other areas. You’ll be fine.

Bigpinksweater · 13/10/2025 19:24

Who knows. Nobody can say for sure. Your chances of being hit by a car tomorrow are a million times higher probably.

Parky04 · 13/10/2025 19:26

If it ends we will all be dead so why will it matter? I only worry about things that are in my control. It seems pointless to be concerned about things that I have no influence over!

TeaForTheTillermanSteakForTheSun · 13/10/2025 19:26

It's so difficult hearing all this rolling 24 hour news and online theories, and the algorithm picks up on what your watching and pushes more and more of it on you.

The good thing is that you recognise its your anxiety, and you're getting extra help, which is massive.

Now you need to think what else you can do to manage your anxiety, are you on medication? What sites are you hearing these things on? A huge step would be to get rid of the apps and stay off them. Is there someone in your life talking about these things? Maybe take a step back from them.

Intrusive thoughts are really horrible, and you will absolutely get on top of them, you just need to think about what you can do for yourself to make the things you're triggered by.

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 13/10/2025 19:28

I heard it might happen next month. I'm stocking up on tinned custard just in case.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 13/10/2025 19:30

It does sound very much as if you need professional help with this, OP. Are you on anti-anxiety medication?

What is it you're worried about? If there were to be a nuclear war, we'd probably know nothing about being nuked as we'd all be gone in a nanosecond, and that would be preferable to surviving in a post-bomb world. I've never seen any point in worrying about that.

If you're concerned about a meteor strike or similar, rest assured those are not forecast for a long, long time to come. Nobody alive now will be affected.

Environmental collapse is a serious problem but it's not going to lead to the end of the world. Or do you actually mean the end of the human race? I have moments where I think that would be no bad thing. Humans have done a huge amount of damage to other species.

LaurieFairyCake · 13/10/2025 19:50

One of those cults believed it was going to happen last month, loads of them gave away their cars and houses

it didn’t. (Just in case you thought we were now in heaven)

Robertplantgoddess · 13/10/2025 19:57

I feel your pain. I was convinced around 1990s. To the point of being paralysed with fear - had to check the news endlessly- felt there was no point watching a tv programme as I wouldn't see part two. I now recognise i was depressed and as I conquered that it fell away. I know when I'm going down again as I will start reading news stories that I can then confabulate to become world ending. I couldn't get over other people just going about their business as if life was normal (of course it was). Speaking with mum after this - as a child she was convinced it was going to end in 1950something - again related to anxiety/awful childhood. People will say - dont worry- it doesn't help as you can't turn off your thoughts but brilliant that you recognise its anxiety.
I am now 95percent of the time very - meh - about many things. I think once you have lived if only in your head with the world ending nothing else phases you.
Good luck op.

ohyesido · 13/10/2025 21:06

It was last week

DonnaBanana · 13/10/2025 21:08

The world ending entirely would be a big nothing as no one would be experiencing it. What you should worry about is surviving an apocalyptic disaster like a nuclear war as that’s when things would really get tough. I’d rather be at the epicentre!

Gowlett · 13/10/2025 21:17

Wouldn’t yourself dying be the same thing.., (as far as your life is concerned? Not to add to your anxiety) That’s my take on it.

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Ellamaee · 13/10/2025 21:17

Thanks everyone for the replies , my anxiety was never this bad until I had kids, I have a nearly 2 year old and pregnant with my second and the thought of it just consumes me . I’m not on medication but will be when this baby is born . I go between I’m fine we all gotta die that helps but then I think about leaving my kids and spiral :(

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Ellamaee · 13/10/2025 21:18

Gowlett · 13/10/2025 21:17

Wouldn’t yourself dying be the same thing.., (as far as your life is concerned? Not to add to your anxiety) That’s my take on it.

Yeah I’ve got health anxiety so I already think about that enough as it is never mind hearing about the world ending 🙈😂

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AmericaIsSoAwesome · 13/10/2025 21:22

Parky04 · 13/10/2025 19:26

If it ends we will all be dead so why will it matter? I only worry about things that are in my control. It seems pointless to be concerned about things that I have no influence over!

This! What's the point of worrying about something literally none of us can stop? At least we'd all go together!

Wolfiefan · 13/10/2025 21:24

You may not be happy to take medication right now. But you can look into CBT. Have you told your midwife how you feel?

Goldenkracken · 13/10/2025 21:28

Obviously you can't do it now as you're pregnant but once you've had the baby and have finished with breastfeeding (if you are), I would very seriously suggest getting your hands on some magic mushrooms or truffles. I honestly used to get the worst anxiety over the exact same thing, as well as the thought of dying in general, and the experiences I have had on magic mushrooms have completely changed that.

dannyufcfan · 13/10/2025 21:33

I'll caveat it by saying I have no kids, but I have exactly zero anxiety about the world ending.

Would never give something like that even a second thought.

valianttortoise · 13/10/2025 21:33

I find the idea of the world ending deeply soothing (as long as it's quick, obviously). Love the idea of going to bed and just everything being sorted while I snooze and I don't need to worry about bereavement because everyone goes at the same time.

valianttortoise · 13/10/2025 21:35

No old folks homes, no getting interfered with by a sex offender nhs worker, no going slowly doolally and getting cuckooed.

SouthernNights59 · 13/10/2025 21:47

I've lost count of how many "end of the world" predictions I have lived through. It's really not going to happen anytime soon OP.

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Ellamaee · 13/10/2025 21:48

😂😂 if I didn’t have kids I’d agree that I’d have no anxiety . The thought of my child being terrified if it were to happen etc I just think about my kids more than myself . But yes I’d care less if I had no kids 😂

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TeaForTheTillermanSteakForTheSun · 13/10/2025 21:49

Goldenkracken · 13/10/2025 21:28

Obviously you can't do it now as you're pregnant but once you've had the baby and have finished with breastfeeding (if you are), I would very seriously suggest getting your hands on some magic mushrooms or truffles. I honestly used to get the worst anxiety over the exact same thing, as well as the thought of dying in general, and the experiences I have had on magic mushrooms have completely changed that.

The same mushrooms that can increase anxiety and paranoia?

Have you seen someone on mushrooms having a bad trip? I have and it was horrendous and totally fucked his mental and physical health.

This is truly terrible advice.

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Ellamaee · 13/10/2025 21:49

Wolfiefan · 13/10/2025 21:24

You may not be happy to take medication right now. But you can look into CBT. Have you told your midwife how you feel?

yes I’ve a lot of people involved very luckily :)

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Wolfiefan · 13/10/2025 21:57

Your midwife and other health professionals can advise.

abracadabra1980 · 13/10/2025 22:05

TeaForTheTillermanSteakForTheSun · 13/10/2025 19:26

It's so difficult hearing all this rolling 24 hour news and online theories, and the algorithm picks up on what your watching and pushes more and more of it on you.

The good thing is that you recognise its your anxiety, and you're getting extra help, which is massive.

Now you need to think what else you can do to manage your anxiety, are you on medication? What sites are you hearing these things on? A huge step would be to get rid of the apps and stay off them. Is there someone in your life talking about these things? Maybe take a step back from them.

Intrusive thoughts are really horrible, and you will absolutely get on top of them, you just need to think about what you can do for yourself to make the things you're triggered by.

I have a small business and one of my customers is a brilliant AI/Tecchy engineer. He says tbh at one of the biggest issues with AI is that it will push algorithms to you based upon what you have searched or shown an interest (we were talking politics and his point was that you have to be aware of this otherwise you will never know what the other ‘side’ is saying or churning out. Potentially very polarising and dangerous. The other dangers to the world imho are human beings trashing the planet, the rich eventually taking possession and control of everything (think WEF) and nuclear war. We don’t have much control over nuclear war but we do have a vote and need to use it wisely. In the meantime I just enjoy every peaceful day I have with my beloved dogs, and a roof over my head.