Posted by Larry Hoover on May 18, 2006, at 8:08:09
In reply to Intense Fear of Death - Some please help me., posted by Michael83 on May 18, 2006, at 1:01:37
> In fact, to say I suffer greatly is an understatement.... This fear has taken so much from me.... This is eating away my entire life.... I am still am stricken with fear beyond words.... To the point where I feel disconnected with reality.
All that energy, all your body's energy, is pouring out in such magnitude that I almost struggle to empathize. As an first post, this one stands out. Welcome, Michael. I think you've come to the right place. That's a pretty fine accomplishment, right there.
> Would a psychiatrist be able to help me? If so, in what ways?Yes. First off, medication to calm you would really be the most important act. The intent is not to turn you into a zombie. No, the intent is just to turn down the volume control. The primary issue is not the content of your obsessions, but the magnitude. A psychiatrist is the best source of the medication that would be useful.
Second, a psychiatrist can assure you, with the backing of his knowledge and training and experience, that you will be able to manage living your life again. Without doubt, you will manage this.
Third, a psychiatrist can often assist you in determining if complementary therapies might be useful. I strongly suspect that you would benefit from cognitive therapy.
But, first things first. You need the medication that will bring you some relief from this intense place you find yourself. You might even consider attending at an emergency room, as at least then, you won't have to wait long for treatment. There is no valid reason to delay obtaining some relief.
Michael, welcome to Babble. Please let us know how you make out, over the coming days.
Lar
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