Why do I always think I'm dying?

Sometimes its because you have gone through some traumatic experiences that hits you really hard and gets you to think that you are mentally dying but sometimes its because of how you are treating yourself and filling yourself with self-hatred and it really affects your mindset and gets you to feel darkness and sadness or emptiness and numb. Everything happens because of the decisions you make and its your choice whether to just let this darkness kill you mentally or fight back at it and move away from all these negative thinking. I know its hard but don't you ever give up. Just keep fighting against this and never lose hope.

I wonder if you struggle with anxiety or have panic attacks. Panic attacks can make you feel as if you are dying. When our stress response is triggered by a stressful situation your body will tend to go into fight, flight, freeze or submit mode. When this happens our bodies, goal is to survive the situation. So, all of our blood flow goes to our limbs to help us run or fight, we stop digesting food, and our heart rate increases. This is an oversimplified explanation of the stress response, but the point is that it is not all in your head. If you haven't already it may be helpful to check in with your medical provider or a mental health professional for a more definitive answer.

It is normal to feel afraid of some potential dangerous things that are happening around you or that are not so far away from you. We just have to live with the fact that we have to keep ourselves safe and be sharp to respond to danger every moment. Now, it may be fueled by depression, anxiety or something else. It is normal to feel afraid, we need that fear to recognise the dangerous stuff from not so dangerous. Still know that you still have lots of things under your control and lots of powers to control the outcomes of your daily life.

Persistent thoughts of death may stem from factors like health anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, existential concerns, trauma, panic disorder, underlying medical conditions, or medication side effects. Past traumatic experiences or unresolved grief may contribute to a preoccupation with death as the mind grapples with loss and existential questions. If you're frequently grappling with these thoughts, consulting a mental health professional is crucial for a personalized assessment. They can identify specific contributing factors, offer a diagnosis if necessary, and develop a tailored treatment plan. Seeking help is a proactive step toward understanding and addressing the underlying causes of these persistent thoughts.