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[Tight-Control]

Hi All, I am seeking some chatter / adviec on how you cope with an existantial crisis through the lens of Bi-Polar. I cuurently have a near overwhelming dread of dying. I have seen my GP got some anti anxiety meds which slowed my heart rate to 58bpm. GP was good and carefull not to " provoke a manic phase". I have stopped the meds as they made exercise to difficult includingwalking up small inclines hey it made playing golf very hard . I have refferal to a Pschologist for the death/dying thoughts. But I was wondering if anyone else was in the same head space or had been here before. I go from " i don't care I am an imortal god " to " I will cease to exists as will the entire universe including even dust. " Basically I just want any practicle tips on helpng me through this phase.. Cheers all.

[greenpea]

@Tight-Control Hi Tight-Control I have schizo affective disorder. I was firstly diagnosed with Bipolar 1 manic type and I would go through stages of having out of control thoughts. I must admit I never worried about dying it was always the other way around if you get what I mean. 

I think it is about time you got back to your gp and asked for a referral to a psychiatrist to be properly assessed. The psychiatrist will probably sugggest you see a psychologist as well (this is what has happened to me and I am thankful for it). I also have a medical nurse who I see once a week who is brilliant and really helping me. I am really happy that you have reached out for help here on the forums. See you are greenpea

[Appleblossom]

Freud wrote somewhere, that in the first half of life we think of is sex and in the second half of life, the death wish becomes prominent.  I see that stuff as part of the human condition.

Get what help you need by talking to the best people who give you sensitive and appropriate responses,

Take Care

[Tight-Control]

Thanks folks,

i got the referal to a psychologist. She can fit me in in November..

YAY....lucky I dont have too wait.

Thankyou for your tips and thoughts.

Re the Freud quote...unfortunately this has been around in my head on and off since i was about 10..broke the 50 this year so still hanging in there..