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I constantly feel like im about to die. most of the time it happens just when im sitting and doing nothing. i start picturing my great grandma who died 2 years ago, and i feel like im going crazy. ive had anxiety for awhile but nevee like this. i mean ive always been afraid of dying but now i feel like im hallucinating and its freakig me out. i cant sleep or anything.
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jan34534 kristen50689
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Anxiety causes all kinds of symptoms, flashbacks, negative thoughts. Etc
You feel like your going to die but that's because anxiety causes people to think negatively and have scary thoughts that are out of control.
You would be better off if you got busy and involved in something. Sitting around thinking gives anxiety fuel.
Youll be much happier when you are focused on something positive and fun for you!
Dont waste one more minute worrying about dying. The fact is that we are all going to die one day, but odds are that you will have a long healthy life so enjoy it. Every day you worry is a day gone forever. Worrying won't add one more day to your life!!
I think your great grandma would want you to be happy.
So, get busy and active!
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸😁
sylwia30346 jan34534
Posted
Brilliant reply Jan!!! You are so right!! I was at home for 9 months following job loss and miscarriage - this is when my health anxiety started, I had too much time to think (overthink). Despite stress, anxiety and fear of getting very ill or dying I decided to get a job and go back to work! It's been 7 weeks since I am back to work and that was the best decision I could make! Have a lot of spare time is fuel to your anxiety. Try to fill your day with tasks. But I am also encouraging you to read/listen to as much as you can about the anxiety (how it works, why, do's and dont's). Know we are all in the same boat but overcoming it is possible and is all down to ourselves. Good luck x ?
jan34534 sylwia30346
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Great! I'm glad you're doing better. There's nothing worse than sitting around and thinking too much. I would rather work any day then sit around and worry my life away. Best of luck to you! 😁??🌸
sylwia30346 jan34534
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Thanks Jan! It isn't easy but I just gave myself a kick and I suppose more than anything the acceptance of the fact that it is "just" anxiety has helped the most. But yes, I defo needed to take my mind of focusing on how miserable and sick I am. Still long way to go but I'm going the right direction! It's just tough sometimes when I am in pain for no reason really, as if this pain just have to sit somewhere in my body. I am on painkillers every day for the last 3 mnths and that is something I am trying to break now. I was fighting codeine addiction before but I am out of it now TG. But the pains and aches are still present... have you ever had constant pains in your body? If so, how did you deal with it? I have no pain only when I sleep which warrants the fact that they are related to anxiety!
sylwia30346 jan34534
Posted
And thank you for kind words. All the best to you too!!! 😊?
kristen50689 jan34534
Posted
thank you for the advice, that would definitely be a great explanation since i have been home from work and have had alot of time to think. i feel pretty fine whenever im distracted and busy, but even just a few minutes of silence and alone time and i start feeling anxious and freaking out. thank you again for the advice! its very much appreciated! 😇😇
amy89030 kristen50689
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