Posted by B2chica on May 18, 2006, at 12:37:40
In reply to Intense Fear of Death - Some please help me., posted by Michael83 on May 18, 2006, at 1:01:37
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you do seem VERY worked up about this. are you currently on any medication? i'm thinking some benzo's might do you some good. i think the obsessive thinking is not so much ocd as it is anxiety which propetuates itself.i don't think you should get 'doped up' to where you 'don't care'. but so you can at least explore your questions of your faith without having physical reactions. no more panic attacks.
you have legitimate questions about your faith that most intelligent people at one point in their life or another reach. i believe that if your religion is a good one then it will endure your questions and still be there for you in the end.
as for if you should see a priest. well, that is for you to decide. but if you do, prepare yourself, go to him with questions, not arguements, ask for explanations not lectures. if it is a good priest he will certainly do what he can for you.
for that matter, what about going to see other clergy/holymen as well?
but i digress, i don't mean for this to become a religious discussion.as for seeing a psychiatrist. yes, i think you should see one. you could also see your general physician if you feel comfortable with him/her, otherwise do go see a psychiatrist and see if they can Rx anything for you and your anxiety.
best wishes and...WELCOME.
b2c
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