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Psychological problem I think, can't stop thinking about death?
To keep things short and direct, I am having a horrible time operating normally lately as I cannot stop thinking about getting older, dying, and those around me developing health problems and getting older. At first I thought it was normal and everyone goes through this, but now I cannot get very troubling and scary thoughts out of my head. It has become a very large problem and has crippled me in a lot of ways, making normal living very hard.
I wanted to know if there is anything I should do about this. I am already going to a doctor and on medication for social anxiety disorder, and am on an antidepressant though I do not know if this is relevant or having any kind of effect on my other problem. I just want to get back to the way I was when I approached death and aging in a much lighter and happier fashion. Should I go to a doctor, wait it out, or something else? I really do not know what to do about this obsession and constant worrying, as it is really bothering me now.
Thank you for any and all help you can provide!
4 Answers
- Lucy ♥♥♥Lv 69 years agoFavorite Answer
It sounds like you're struggling with fear. Fear of death and losing loved ones. What made you feel differently about this in the past? Did you have different beliefs about what happens after you die? Maybe you are scared of what happens to people after they die?
- Anonymous9 years ago
You should go see a doctor. It could be a symptom behavior from your SAD medication. Thoughts of death is very common in anti-depressants, including Beta Blockers, and other anxiety meds. If it's affecting your normal life and thinking process, Then you should tell your doctor that So he can advise you new meds.
- 9 years ago
You know I fear death as well. But see im religious so the reason why I fear death is because I fear that I won't be accepted into the gates of heaven. I've learned to accept death though, life is a beautiful thing but if we waste it, it's not as beautiful.
I'll keep you in my prayers...God bless
- 9 years ago
I really don't have any advice because I feel the exactly same way.. Its been like this for 5 years and it really scares the hell out of me sometimes.. I just wanted to let you know your not the only one out there.. I think about it every single day.
Good luck
