Anyone have an overwhelming fear of dying?

I’ve never really feared death. I’ve been surrounded by it my whole life. I’ve lost both of my parents, some other family and some of my best friends. It got to a point where I became scarily desensitized to it. Since I lost my parents, my grandma has been my rock, but she died a week after my daughter was born and ever since having my kid I’ve become so fearful of dying. It becomes overwhelming sometimes and it hits me at random moments. I fear of one day not being able to watch my daughter grow up and being there for her the way my parents were never able to be there for me. I’m scared to leave her and my little sister alone because we are all we have now. My daughter’s father disappeared when I was 10w pregnant. It’s gotten to the point where I’m scared of doing anything. I keep thinking that one wrong move will take me away from them. I think my grandma’s passing really pushed it over the edge because even after everyone I’ve lost I at least still had her to guide me and teach me how to be a mom and now I have no one. I don’t know how to overcome it, but I don’t wanna live in this fear forever.
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I’m sorry for your loss- that sounds really tough to lose your grandma so soon after your baby’s birth. It sounds like you might have some postpartum anxiety, and/or and maybe PTSD from all the loss you experienced? I’m not a therapist so these are just brainstorming. But usually if mental health stuff is keeping you from doing things, it’s a good sign to see a therapist who can help you figure out what’s going on. Your fears are understandable but you’ll need to work through them so that you and your baby can live your lives ♥️ good luck! Addressing mental health stuff is hard but worth it!

This sounds exactly like what I experienced after having my first daughter. I had horrible postpartum anxiety & I wish I had gotten help ♥️

Please look up Gabriella Bores. She's an amazing postpartum coach specializing in postpartum anxiety. I think she will help you a lot.

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