Do you ever wonder if you get ill

I mean chronic or terminally. My dad is now terminal and it's all a blur. Happened within weeks. I sometimes think of I make it to my 70s or 80s and get ill, I'll have no one to be with me. I'm very grateful to be by his side, talking, holding his hand and giving any love possible. If I wasn't here, sometimes nurses don't come in for hours.
Bec I have extreme anxiety with dating, question my worth, I may not have a partner to help me one day, and most likely no kids. It makes me sad, and scared no one would advocate for me...but I try not to think about it.

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Younameit · F

I do. I have health anxiety, so I try my best to do all the preventive stuff. Regular check-ups, I take care of my health, try to eat as healthy as I can. I’m in the healthcare field so it’s easier for me to recognize life threatening symptoms. But still, nothing is guaranteed, and you can only do so much.

chuck7882 · 61-69, M

I used to worry about those things also. But then I realized there so many different ways our lives can go. Even if we have a partner, there is no guarantee that partner won't die before we do. Even if we have children, there is no guarantee they will be there for us in that type of situation. And there is no way of predicting how our lives will be when we are near the end. So I just hope that when I do go, it is quick and as painless as possible.

Jenny1234 · 56-60, F

When my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s I was terrified I was going to get it when I’m older. I became borderline obsessed with eating properly and exercising and doing math and puzzles to keep my mind and body healthy. I’ve relaxed quite a bit about that but I think it will always be in the back of my head that I’ll end up with it

Wiseacre · F

@Jenny1234 🤞

ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

I worry because my son doesn't have anyone else. I don't worry about my life ending, just about him being able to move on with life.

Guardian

I share your fears. Do you have good friends? When this has passed, it will be time for you to get back into living again.

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@Guardian I have drifted away from my few friends for various reasons. It sucks. I do have a long lost friend that's been wanting to meet up for years but I have PTSD and I dont even feel worthy as a friend sometimes. I'm going to Really address it in therapy when I get back into it.

Guardian

@Baybreeze I am living proof that there is life after PTSD! Join me on the other side of PTSD!

Wiseacre · F

Yeah, we all need support when ill, but surprisingly, strangers will step in when someone needs help.

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