Fear of Loss

[JustBeHappyG]

With the news of Kobe today and everything else it hit me hard - I could lose someone I love at any moment. The thought specifically scared me for my husband. I know it’s out of my control, but a part of me still has that fear. I keep trying to remember the “Lean not on your own understanding” verse- and trust that what is meant to be will be. But it doesn’t overcome my thoughts of worry. Trying to breathe through this whole thing- and remember to live in the moment and take things day by day. Anyone else experience this?

 

[Cuchculan]

We could all lose anybody. That is life. Sad as it is. Do we go through life looking at it that way? If we did we would not be able to enjoy life. I prefer to enjoy my time with those I love. Who knows what tomorrow will hold for any of us.

 

[FinneousRex]

With the news of Kobe today and everything else it hit me hard - I could lose someone I love at any moment. The thought specifically scared me for my husband. I know it’s out of my control, but a part of me still has that fear. I keep trying to remember the “Lean not on your own understanding” verse- and trust that what is meant to be will be. But it doesn’t overcome my thoughts of worry. Trying to breathe through this whole thing- and remember to live in the moment and take things day by day. Anyone else experience this?

I believe there are college classes and counseling groups on accepting life and death as an inevitability. I’m not sure how much this problem effects your life, but maybe try looking into one of those. If not, I know there are books and articles about all of these things online. I’m someone who believes “knowledge is power”. You can never have enough information

 

[bin_tenn]

You can never have enough information

Do you have health anxiety? LoLoL.

But no, seriously, I agree. There are many resources available for learning to accept life's uncertainties (it's full of them), as well as the inevitable end. I also like to recommend acceptance and mindfulness, as those things helped my intense fear of death greatly.