Fear of dying

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I wasn't sure where else to put this -

Sometimes I just go through phases (usually only last a few days) where I'm convinced I'm going to die. I'm aware I'm being irrational but it doesn't stop the fear that I'm going to die soon, and I get really panicked and it's always in the back of my mind because I can't leave behind my DS and I stress about what will happen to him.

It started again about 3 weeks ago and hasn't stopped since. I've even started writing letters to my DS so he'd have them if I died.

It's a horrible feeling.
Is it anxiety? I've had it multiple times before and just put it down to anxiety but I'm just wondering if anyone else has had these recurring thoughts and if there's anything to help?

Hey,
You sound like me, and I never really talked about it at all.
I used to write letters all the time
To my DDs just incase I died.
I used to stress so much over it.
Sometimes think about it now but not to a massive extent.
I went to the doctor, I saw a counsellor. He helped, I was ok. Then my dad died and I went shockingly down hill. Went back to doc. Had Cognitive behavioural therapy. Helped mass amounts. I was and still am always worried about getting ill and leaving them behind.
I then ended up going back to the
Docs after going loopy over the Ebola thing years back. I was put on antidepressants. To me it was my
Last option.
So far to good. I am not half as bad...I do go through phases but feel so much better.

You're not alone, they'll be so many like us.
Maybe go see a doctor and discuss how you're feeling xx
Take care

Hello both,
I'm going through this too. Terrified of leaving my DC behind. Family keep telling me I'm being silly. Suffer terrible anxiety anyway and also have a very intense fear of my children becoming ill and dying (can't bear the thought). Worry about absolutely everything. Makes me ill with worry! Scared to take any medication as worry about side effects. Just can't win! Hope you feel better soon, hugs

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Hey 👋🏻
Isn't life shit sometimes.
I find planning things a help, something to look forward too.
I really think you should go see a doctor and tell them how you feel.
You don't necessarily need to take medication, maybe CBT would help.
Big hugs to you xx

Thanks, yes that's a good idea, i would like to try CBT. Life sure does keep us on our toes!!!!!!