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Constant fear of death

blessed19
blessed19
I suffer from major anxiety. I have been going through this for almost 7 years now. My fears of death have made my life horrible to where I dont want to do certain things or go certain places. I am only 29 years old and would like to have a life. I know dying is inevietable but I ask myself why am I living in fear ; now is the time to live life to the fullest. I guess with so many people dying around me old and young it is so scary. My life consist of working, taking care of my son, amd working lol. That is it! I am also very overweight. So that is another fear of mine. Having a heart attack or stroke or just anything. I am currently working on the weight loss. I think I worry about things so much that I feel like they acutually happen. I have been to the ER and doctors office so much they know me. I have had chest xrays, ct scans 24 hours monitor everything and still they found nothing. They say I have palpitations because of my anxiety. They cant find anything medically wrong that would be causing them. My mind is running 24/7 thinking crazy thoughts. I cant sleep at all. Right now i pray for peace of mind. I cant take this anymore!
Lauriegirl
Lauriegirl
I would recommend going for a short walk as the sun goes does. Come back and have a nice cold glass of water. Before bed have a nice hot tea. Call a friend and tell him/her about your day, even if all you did was this. If it's thundering I avoid the phone though. I'm terrified of thunder storms. I used to fear death. I fear grave yards so badly. I'm pretty sure that I plan to be cremated now. I did a fun little test on facebook yesterday that told me I'd die of influenza. I guess that was reassuring to me strangely. Is it the casket? The morgue? The bodies? Death of others is more scary to me.
Reed31
Reed31
I apologize if I've mentioned this to you before, but I also had chronic anxiety from a very young age until about three months ago. Now - no anxiety and the worrying about health stuff has also almost entirely resolved.

My doctor tested me for the MTHFR gene mutation and learned I have it. It's very common and just means I can't convert folic acid to folate. Folate is essential to good mental health. Without it people can develop anxiety, depression, bipolar and other issues. The treatment is very simple - methalyzed folate. It's inexpensive and doesn't mask the anxiety - it treats the problem that is causing the anxiety.

My doctor tested me for the mutation and also checked my folate and B12 levels. I take folate and will go for a shot of B12 once a month soon.

These are not tests they do routinely and some doctors don't know about the gene mutation. You may want to do some research online and you may need to ask around for someone to do the test. It's generally inexpensive - between $39 - $100.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have had a constant fear of death since my kid was born, 5 years ago.
For two years, I coudnt go to the park or have good nice moments with my husband and child, because dead thoughts began popping and popping in my mind.
Ive discovered that my "fear" is in fact, guilt. Guilt and anger.
It has little or nothing to do with my present life but it relates to my experience as a child.
Anyhow, Psychotherapy has worked for me, and Im having less and less of this thoughts as I work them with her.
For many, fear of dead is a way (an illusion) of control. We tend to think thay if we worry enough about dying, worry about having a heart attack or a stroke, this is NOT going to happen.
If any of this is happening to you, I strongly suggest you see a therapist and talk talk talk ....and keed talking about your fears.... it worked for me!!!!!
22Lynn
22Lynn
I can't say that I've ever been afraid of death, but I have almost died now 3 times in the last 4 years. I shouldn't be here, really. I do know we don't choose when we leave this earth, only God chooses the time. So it really isn't something you should worry about. Have you thought of talking to a therapist about this? I saw a therapist for a few years, it has really helped me. I still have some anxiety almost everyday and PTSD.

Although I know the anxiety is making you feel sick, but it sounds like you are really very healthy. I would love to be healthy again. But the physical symptoms of anxiety are terrible. There are some drugs you can get to help you start feeling better. But they are prescription, so you would need to talk to your doctor.

I hope your feeling better soon.