Does anyone else ever think about this?

[mf03]

Let me start off by saying that I see my parents every day, or atleast talk to them on a daily basis...Im only 26. But lately I have severe anxiety about them passing away. I dont know why but its so bad that I just sit and cry about it. Im petrified of losing my parents, especially my mom. My mom is literally my best friend. Does anyone else get anxiety like this? Please tell me im not stupid.

[toopicky429]

 The only time I had anxiety like that was when my mom was on a ventilator for respiratory failure. She almost didn't make it, and ended up with a trach for about a year afterward. Good luck!

[yayay15]

Yes! I do this all the time. I sometimes even start crying. Its so scary and sucks. My mom smokes and drinks TONS of coke and is just unhealthy. It scares me.

[taKENheart]

 Sadly I don't suffer from that.  I was mainly raised by my grandmother and she has already passed.
Is there something going on that is causing you to think about it so often?

[MommiE8983]

No my mom is a selfish bitch.

It makes me sad to think about my dad passing because we're very close but I'm not crying and freaking out about it.

Have you thought about talking to your doctor about your anxiety?

[mf03]

Thank you. Im glad your mom made it. I think what sparked this was, my parents were in Jamaica and I didnt talk to them at all except max 2 hours...MAYBE lol...I know im such a mommy girl but It made me start to think "this is what it will be like without them". I feel like such an idiot.

[PEEK05]

Yes about my mom. Her mom died at 52 years old and my mom is 50. I worry so much.

[PhyllisGB]

I was like that from about 12 - 20, when my mom would have surgeries quite often (gyn).  Now, I'm in my 50s & she has really bad dementia where she barely knows me.  I thought it would be easier when she didn't know me, but I know when she dies, I'll be a basket case.  My dad died when I was 32; we were prepared because he had cancer.  It's hard but I think losing someone suddenly is the worst!!

Don't feel stupid! 

I've been dealing with anxieties by meditating & having others pray for me.

Blessings to you!

[marcyb24]

I don't get anxiety over it...but it has crossed my mind. We are all so close...I'd be devastated if I lost my parents anytime soon. I'm just not ready.

[nerdymom28]

 I am the same way with my mom and I admit that when the thought of her passing hits me, I get really upset. But then I just push it out of my head and try not to think about it. No sense in worrying about it now. Cross that bridge when you come to it....hopefully it's a LONG ways away.

[kayjayjess]

Yes I do all the time. We lost my dad nine years ago this Aug. My mom talks all the time about how much she still misses him and that she is ready to go so they can be together again. She is my best friend, I don't know how I will be able to handle it when she does go.