terrified of dying

[johnchin]

recently I have become obsessed with thinking about dying. I dont know why I started thinking about it, or how i got this obsessed. I dont want to harm myself, but I just end up crying so much and start thinking Im going to die. I do suffer from panic dissorder and think the worst all the time, but its only been the past month or so this obsession with death has come about.
I do have a medical issue at the moment that could have triggered my anxiety levels to fire up, doctor has not yet diagnosed me and this is causing some stress as Im always thinking it could be cancer, something Im terrified of dying from.
does anyone have similar feelings/ obsessions about death or am I going crazy.

[ILADVOCATE]

Yes part of anxiety disorder can be obsessions with death or illness. It is good to follow up on what your doctor suggested but discuss with them what they think is wrong so you can stay informed but not have phobias about it. Besides medication talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy work on ocd or obsessions from anxiety disorder.

[louise89]

hi, i was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and struggled with panic problems and anxiety for years without medication or treatment. I know what your feeling about the dying stuff. I now know and you have to try to remember that ONES BIGGEST FEAR IS SIMPLY FEAR ITSELF.  you are okay and you will be okay. i know its hard and i know that you feel like your the only one thinking all these things that seem 'crazy' but its just a stage. its great that your talking about it and try to find something every day that you can feel greatful for, even small things, and maybe even try to make someone else's day better, give a stranger a smile. the small things can make you feel better. rememeber you are in control, what your afraid of is the FEELINGS that make you think you are dying, not actually dying because you OKAY.