Does this happen to you also?

[AmyO]

I think anyone can have this type of anxiety when faced with death. My father had bouts of anxiety as it became harder for him to breath. He would get so worked up he was working against himself. Once he did die, my sister in law had actual anxiety attacks (my father's death and her own family issues brought them on). She actually sought medical help and received treatment for her anxiety. She's 1000 times better. If the anxiety is getting in the way of your life, you need to talk with someone and get help for it. Don't let this kind of fear get in the way of living.

AmyO

 

[LouLou]

I think this is normal and a sign that you are still grieving your friends death. I don't think it has anything to do with you coming to terms with your own mortality. Everyone deals with death differently. We can't feel that one way, the way we were brought up, our life experiences, is the only way to face death. My parents were optimistic but realistic. This might sound crazy but yesterday I thought if I died today that would be fine. Of course, I'd like to birth my child first but in my heart I've already had a child. This was my final goal in life. That being said, I'm more motivated than ever to keep my lung function as high as possible to avoid death and/or transplant. Now I need to work on some new goal setting I do like working but I have a feeling motherhood will be much more rewarding.

I do agree with AmyO that if it continues or seems detrimental to your health you should seek counseling. Have you completed your 5 wishes yet? It might be good to put some closure to that portion of your life. Maybe this is just a wake up call that you haven't planned for that segment well enough. Buying burial plots now seems a little bit premature for me but I suppose I'd be a hypocrit if I wasn't making steps like this.

 

[LouLou]

I think this is normal and a sign that you are still grieving your friends death. I don't think it has anything to do with you coming to terms with your own mortality. Everyone deals with death differently. We can't feel that one way, the way we were brought up, our life experiences, is the only way to face death. My parents were optimistic but realistic. This might sound crazy but yesterday I thought if I died today that would be fine. Of course, I'd like to birth my child first but in my heart I've already had a child. This was my final goal in life. That being said, I'm more motivated than ever to keep my lung function as high as possible to avoid death and/or transplant. Now I need to work on some new goal setting I do like working but I have a feeling motherhood will be much more rewarding.

I do agree with AmyO that if it continues or seems detrimental to your health you should seek counseling. Have you completed your 5 wishes yet? It might be good to put some closure to that portion of your life. Maybe this is just a wake up call that you haven't planned for that segment well enough. Buying burial plots now seems a little bit premature for me but I suppose I'd be a hypocrit if I wasn't making steps like this.

 

[LouLou]

I think this is normal and a sign that you are still grieving your friends death. I don't think it has anything to do with you coming to terms with your own mortality. Everyone deals with death differently. We can't feel that one way, the way we were brought up, our life experiences, is the only way to face death. My parents were optimistic but realistic. This might sound crazy but yesterday I thought if I died today that would be fine. Of course, I'd like to birth my child first but in my heart I've already had a child. This was my final goal in life. That being said, I'm more motivated than ever to keep my lung function as high as possible to avoid death and/or transplant. Now I need to work on some new goal setting I do like working but I have a feeling motherhood will be much more rewarding.

I do agree with AmyO that if it continues or seems detrimental to your health you should seek counseling. Have you completed your 5 wishes yet? It might be good to put some closure to that portion of your life. Maybe this is just a wake up call that you haven't planned for that segment well enough. Buying burial plots now seems a little bit premature for me but I suppose I'd be a hypocrit if I wasn't making steps like this.

 

[Landy]

Diane,

Yes, when we hear of someone young that has died, it does make us think of our own mortality, CF or not.

Then, add in personal health issues that may be going on in our lives at the time & it really can hit home. Even realizing that CF is a progressive disease, it can be hard dealing with changes as they happen.

I'm thinking of you & keeping you in my prayers. Hang in there<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0">

 

[Landy]

Diane,

Yes, when we hear of someone young that has died, it does make us think of our own mortality, CF or not.

Then, add in personal health issues that may be going on in our lives at the time & it really can hit home. Even realizing that CF is a progressive disease, it can be hard dealing with changes as they happen.

I'm thinking of you & keeping you in my prayers. Hang in there<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0">

 

[Landy]

Diane,

Yes, when we hear of someone young that has died, it does make us think of our own mortality, CF or not.

Then, add in personal health issues that may be going on in our lives at the time & it really can hit home. Even realizing that CF is a progressive disease, it can be hard dealing with changes as they happen.

I'm thinking of you & keeping you in my prayers. Hang in there<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0">

 

[chrissyd]

When my daughter was abducted by her birth mom...I started having panic attacks. I still have them today when I am stressed or upset about something. My doctor say it has to do with "post traumatic stress disorder" or something. She feels like when ever something difficult happens I "re~live" my expirience of Kate being taken.

I'm not sure about all of that but I do know that i get them.

Also when people around me get sick I am suddenly more aware of my own physical flaws than before. Not only do I have CF, but also 2 mitochondrial mutations whick cause poor balence and muscle spasms, and a few other minor aliments...I think its only natural to think about your own mortality when you loose some one, just like you think about your own health situation when your around people who are ill.

It is never easy to think about those things...death and health (if you have a disease)...

Don't let it stop you from being you. If you can't move past this on your own you should talk to your doctor. I was put on meds for it for a while, and I also saw a counselor...

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers....<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

Chrissy

 

[chrissyd]

When my daughter was abducted by her birth mom...I started having panic attacks. I still have them today when I am stressed or upset about something. My doctor say it has to do with "post traumatic stress disorder" or something. She feels like when ever something difficult happens I "re~live" my expirience of Kate being taken.

I'm not sure about all of that but I do know that i get them.

Also when people around me get sick I am suddenly more aware of my own physical flaws than before. Not only do I have CF, but also 2 mitochondrial mutations whick cause poor balence and muscle spasms, and a few other minor aliments...I think its only natural to think about your own mortality when you loose some one, just like you think about your own health situation when your around people who are ill.

It is never easy to think about those things...death and health (if you have a disease)...

Don't let it stop you from being you. If you can't move past this on your own you should talk to your doctor. I was put on meds for it for a while, and I also saw a counselor...

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers....<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

Chrissy

 

[chrissyd]

When my daughter was abducted by her birth mom...I started having panic attacks. I still have them today when I am stressed or upset about something. My doctor say it has to do with "post traumatic stress disorder" or something. She feels like when ever something difficult happens I "re~live" my expirience of Kate being taken.

I'm not sure about all of that but I do know that i get them.

Also when people around me get sick I am suddenly more aware of my own physical flaws than before. Not only do I have CF, but also 2 mitochondrial mutations whick cause poor balence and muscle spasms, and a few other minor aliments...I think its only natural to think about your own mortality when you loose some one, just like you think about your own health situation when your around people who are ill.

It is never easy to think about those things...death and health (if you have a disease)...

Don't let it stop you from being you. If you can't move past this on your own you should talk to your doctor. I was put on meds for it for a while, and I also saw a counselor...

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers....<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

Chrissy