The "impending feelings of doom"

[kelseyt]

So recently my anxiety has been improving somewhat. But I can't shake the feelings of "what if I die today" "what if this is my last Christmas" and before I go to sleep I always lay there and think about what if I don't wake up in the morning. I don't know what I can do to stop thinking like this, I've tried switching my mind out of it but the thoughts always make their way back in.

I really want to stop worrying about the "what it's" as I know if something ever did happen id be kicking myself for not making the most of my life while I was healthy. I'm just not sure what else I can try. Unfortunately I can't afford CBT and there is a 6 month waiting list to see a therapist from the doctor.

Has anyone got over this before?

[MiST]

I have the same feelings so know what your going through. At the moment i am using meditation music and subliminal messages:

http://www.brainsync.com/

I don't know how others who have this cope but i find that keeping busy and always finding something to do with myself tends to lessen these thoughts.

[robotcat]

I know this isn't helpful, but I am in the exact same boat as you are. Maybe it at least helps to know you are not alone? I'm really interested to hear other peoples experiences too.

Merry xmas!

[Blessed]

I deal with this feeling all the time, with every heart palp I think what if I die or my heart stops , I'm so fed up with worry how can this be ok or normal ?

[MiST]

I'm using this at the moment.

http://www.brainsync.com/relieve-anxiety.html

And also

http://www.brainsync.com/stress-free-forever.html ( this one sends me to sleep too which is a bonus )

[Moralfe]

I get the same feelings. I have done cbt and I will tell you that if you can somehow scrape the money together or find a day cbt go for it. I will tell you it is not instant but it helps you process the illogical thoughts differently. I still struggle with the fear of a heart attack. I was checked out with many test and it all came back good but for some reason I still have the thoughts. I also get the thoughts if someone you passes away. My mind just puts me in that situation. I can tell you that cbt stopped me from thinking I was going to die everyday of my like. After my first panic attack in march of this year for around 4 month I thought I was going to die. Some things that help me is to put all my thoughts on paper as if to tell my mind I am writing it down so that I do not have to think about it. Another thing is to hear myself say positive affirmations. Reading them helps but hearing them is better. Hope you get through this. I know how hard it can be. I am feeling like you explained now.

[meichmann]

I'm using this at the moment.

http://www.brainsync.com/relieve-anxiety.html

And also

http://www.brainsync.com/stress-free-forever.html ( this one sends me to sleep too which is a bonus )

Thank you so much for posting this! I am definately going to get this!

[loganson28]

Hello.

Was just wondering, what is CBT?

[Moralfe]

It is cognitive behavioral therapy.

[BlessedMom]

So recently my anxiety has been improving somewhat. But I can't shake the feelings of "what if I die today" "what if this is my last Christmas" and before I go to sleep I always lay there and think about what if I don't wake up in the morning. I don't know what I can do to stop thinking like this, I've tried switching my mind out of it but the thoughts always make their way back in.

I really want to stop worrying about the "what it's" as I know if something ever did happen id be kicking myself for not making the most of my life while I was healthy. I'm just not sure what else I can try. Unfortunately I can't afford CBT and there is a 6 month waiting list to see a therapist from the doctor.

Has anyone got over this before?

That's my life 24/7 I worry constantly I try to just work through the "worst case scenario" and be done with it. I feel for you.

[kelseyt]

Wow it's relieving to know how common these thoughts are. I will definitely be trying those links posted. :)

It's really an awful way to live, imagining the worst case scenario and believing it'll happen for most of the things you do. But I guess it just comes with the anxiety and I hope we all can beat it one day.