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Death anxiety

Hellohello22 — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 09:21:13 GMT

I have been extremely worried and anxious about dying. The thought of dying. Feeling like what if it happened now? I’m 20 years old and it’s affecting daily living. I cant sleep, eat etc

Death anxiety

Cerise547 — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:00:14 GMT

Hi Hellohello22,

It sounds like you're going through a tough time with your anxiety. I understand- death is a terrifying concept, and for me personally it makes me feel like I don't have any control over it. It's awful that this is interfering with your daily life.

I think a lot of people would relate to this anxiety about death, but by the sounds of it it's really strong for you. Would you consider talking to a friend or family member about it, or even your GP? Maybe if you go to an older family member, they might have more insight into it and could give you advice from their perspective?

All the best,

Cerise

Death anxiety

blondguy — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 13:25:14 GMT

Hello Hellohello22

Welcome to the forums and I echo what Cerise has wisely posted above

I used to have bad anxiety for nearly 10 years and it can make us 'overthink' everything

You are more than welcome to talk about any issues you are going through...There are many gentle people on the forums (like Cerise and myself) that can be here for you 🙂

Your privacy and well being are very important to Beyond Blue

Paul

Death anxiety

Hales2019 — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 13:53:55 GMT

Hi there.

I know exactly how you feel, im 25 and i have the worst anxiety about death. It comes and goes, ill be ok for a few months and then it will come and i cant sleep, its always on my mind, its like i obsess with the thought im going to die and it makes me very panicky. Even now this reason is exactly why im on here, because im trying to fall asleep but im worried im going to die in my sleep. It's so horrible and its hard because no one understand how deeply terrified we are of our on mortality.
Unfortunately its in inevitable and we all have to die, but i havent come to terms with this yet. I just hope the older i get, the less i will be scared. Fingers crossed.
I help it gives you comfort that you aren't the only one.

Death anxiety

blondguy — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 14:20:06 GMT

Hi Hales2019....Apologies for Hijacking your thread HelloHello22

Welcome to the forums Hales

Really appreciate the kind support you have provided to HelloHello..Nice1 🙂

Many of us have these intrusive thoughts as well..They can sometimes happen...They are still only 'thoughts'....and yes they are a pain for sure Hales

Thanks again for your support for HelloHello

my kind thoughts

Paul

Death anxiety

Monicas — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:12:10 GMT

Hi guys.
I have the Same problem. I am petrified about dying. When ever I get an infection or some other mild health problem I straight away freak out that it could kill me. It is giving me bad anxiety day in day out, this fear of death. I am only 24 and hope I grow old before I die. This anxiety about death is ruining my daily life. I am finding it really hard to accept that death exists. I wish we were immortal. My boyfriend keeps telling me to be alright with death and that it's better than birth which I don't really agree with. What is your thoughts about that. I'm here to talk t o anyone about this.

Death anxiety

Stormm30 — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:49:32 GMT

Hi everyone,

I have this irrational fear aswell. It makes me feel like I can’t breathe and then I have anxiety which makes it worse. I have had an extensive amount of tests done and nothing is wrong with me, which is great but I am so over feeling this way it’s crippling.

I am sorry to hear you all feel this way too although I’m glad I’m not alone

Chat soon,

Storm