i always think im gonna die and cant figure out why. i dont wan tto die my family needs me. This all started back in dec when my father passed away at 52 from a massive stroke. I felt like i was staying stong and keeping all my feelings inside. I started drinking everyday almost not sleeping and one day changed my life i was sitting at my computer and started to feel like something was sitting on my chest. I panicked it scared me and from there i have been in shambles. I Gave my life back over to christ and i currently take klonopin i fell better but the aches and pain and thoughts of death always get to me what can i do
It sounds like you need two things--first, someone professional to talk to and help you figure out what you need in order to feel better. Probably you need a chance to grieve and heal from your father's death, and also some treatment for the trauma of his dying so young. There may be more wounds you need a chance to heal from as well. The second thing I recommend is seeing a psychiatrist who can figure out what medication works best for you. You may need an anti-depressant, which works for anxiety too, while you also do talk therapy with someone. Are these do-able steps for you?
Cynthia W. Lubow, MFT
Depression and PTSD Specialist
For 25 years, compassionately helping women heal from depression, and it's
destructive criticism, losses and traumas, while building self-acceptance and confidence.
