Scared of ending up alone

Me2121
Community Member

I can't stop worrying about ending up alone. I'm 34 and have severe anxiety. Lately I can't stop worrying about what's going to happen to me once my parents pass away. I have no children or partner. 

It's constantly on my mind. I've tried telling myself I'll be OK but it doesn't help. I've tried challenging thoughts etc. Nothing seems to help.

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Guest_46418110
Community Member

Hello, I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling that way. I don’t have severe anxiety but I have felt that fear before, and usually I’d wait it out on my own. Your post stood out to me because you acted on your fears and reached out for help - and connection - on this forum. I hope it’s not presumptuous, but I feel that your decision to reach out to others when you’re feeling that way is a good reason to hope your fears won’t come true. At the very least, I’ll remember this as an alternative to waiting it out the next time I feel that way - thank you. 

Hayden
Community Member

Hi Me2121. Sorry to read of your struggles. I don’t have severe anxiety, more of generalized kind. A lot to unpack. I hope you have supports in place, eg counselor, medical treatment. Try writing out ‘why’ it’ll be ok for you. We need to base our thinking in reality terms, more so then the fantasy. I’ll be thinking of you.