lisaram
24-09-14, 02:12
Hello,
I'm Lisa. I am new to this site, and am glad there is a support system with people who understand what I am going through. Within the last year or so (maybe longer, time flies), I have developed a terrible fear of dying. I mostly fear dying suddenly, without warning, but also fear dying when I am old of natural causes. Just the thought of my soul leaving my body terrifies me. I will be gone. No more THIS. No more ME. When I think of dying suddenly, the idea of my conscious knowing that I am dying and not being able to stop death cripples me. The thought of NOT knowing that I have passed scares me too. I know, if I don't know, what difference does it make, right? But it scares me and I do not know what to do or how to cope, besides seek some professional help. It is affecting my daily life. Does anyone else have this problem? What do you do to make these ideas stop? Or at least seem less painful? :shrug: Please advise. I greatly appreciate any help!
I'm Lisa. I am new to this site, and am glad there is a support system with people who understand what I am going through. Within the last year or so (maybe longer, time flies), I have developed a terrible fear of dying. I mostly fear dying suddenly, without warning, but also fear dying when I am old of natural causes. Just the thought of my soul leaving my body terrifies me. I will be gone. No more THIS. No more ME. When I think of dying suddenly, the idea of my conscious knowing that I am dying and not being able to stop death cripples me. The thought of NOT knowing that I have passed scares me too. I know, if I don't know, what difference does it make, right? But it scares me and I do not know what to do or how to cope, besides seek some professional help. It is affecting my daily life. Does anyone else have this problem? What do you do to make these ideas stop? Or at least seem less painful? :shrug: Please advise. I greatly appreciate any help!