Anxiety of death.

I have had those fears of death as well. First have you seen a doctor for a check-up/diagnosis of A/P? This is a symptom of it in some people.

Also, one thing that works for me is accepting the things in this life that I can control to live longer. Eating healthy, eventually going back to the gym, quitting smoking, etc. Taking charge of what you can control in reguards to your health can give you a positive attitude about life which in turn might sway some of the fear of death.

This is the hard part, also accepting that if you do die, that it is going to be, irreguardless of what you do about it. Some people get tagged by a car while they sit in there living room. I'm not trying to scare you but somethings in this life we cannot control. Are you afraid of death, or not having control over life?

I'm not a doctor/health proffesional. I don't know anything about you/ your history, etc. If you feel you need it seek a doctors advice. Find help with your family and friends and church.  I know these ideas I put here aren't answers but they should hopefully get you started in the right direction.

Hi Cerabelle, I can empathise with you.  On January 27th, 2007, I was traveling in a vehicle coming back home after a very stressful week for work.  I was driving and had the most awesome, yet very terifying experience happen to me.  My heart began to beat rapidly, I couldn't catch my breath, the muscles in my chest tighted up, my hands clenched together.  I had never experienced this before.  The people with me called 911 and I took an ambulance ride.  I thought I was having a heart attack, yet I worked out a lot, was not heavy, nor was I a big drinker.  I got to the hospital, and the Dr. told me that I had a blood clot in my lung and that if it traveled up my  body it could kill me.... but I was reassured I wasn't having a heart attack.  Anyway, they did tests and no blood clot. The doctor told me he didn't know what had happened but he had ruled out everything that could kill me.  Well that was the beginning of my most challenging journey in this life.  Since this day, I have struggled mightely with anxiety and panick attacks.  I daily have obsessed thoughts that I am dying.....I know they are irrational but my body still goes through the motions, I get extremly hot, my chest hurts, my arms get tingly....All of that good stuff.

While everyone's experience with Anxiety and PA's are different, I want you to know that you are not alone.  This site helped me very much when I first began this journey and didn't understand what was wrong with me.  Lucinda Bassett has been refered to you.  While some of her things are expensive, she is a God send.  However, please just understand you are not alone, there are many of us that struggle every day, including me.  Continue to reach out to people here at this site, there is a wealth of information and sincere people to help you out.

I agree with rec Lucinda Bassett's "From Panic to Power" book.  I LOVED IT and am getting ready to pick it up again and read it as it has been a few years but it really helped me, got me inspired and motivated.