Struggling

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My close friend recently died very suddenly in a very unexpected way and she was very young (early 20s) and now I have this fear that everyone I'm close to might die soon and it's making me quite panicky with the people I'm close to and my kids especially when they aren't with me. How can I stop feeling like this? feel scared all the time 😣

I've been told it's quite a normal thing to feel when grieving. I have these feelings on and off at the moment, and I lost my mum a few months ago. If you feel if it's really bothering you, maybe talk it through with a mental health practitioner, they might be able to give you some tips.

Sorry for your loss.

Try calling cruse or a similar organisation, they have trained volunteers. If it continues (beyond a few months) speak to your gp

As has been said, it's a common reaction. Lots of people experience it. You should find it easing with time but it might help to talk to someone professional about it.