Feel like I'm going to die tomorrow?

[amysticsdream93]

Ever since my prom date cracked a joke about our friend "Seth" driving better while smoking pot(who will be driving us to prom), I've been thoroughly paranoid that I was going to die. I even tried to let my mom take me to prom, but I ended up getting my prom date and Seth mad and upset at me, so I've decided to go.

However, I now feel like I'm going to die. It feels like there is nothing I can do to prevent it. I've been acting crazy all night and my boyfriend just thinks I'm paranoid. But I really feel like I'm going to die.

I've also been known to get overly emotional when I'm about to start and during my period. I'm due to start any day.

Is this just my imagination? Or is it a gut feeling I shouldn't ignore?

[AnxiousGurl]

First of all, you had every right to be concerned, are you kidding? I would not let someone who was smoking pot drive me anywhere. You are not paranoid!!!!

[WendyLady03]

For quite a while now before I've gone on any kind of trip or vacation I had severe worries about getting in a car crash, plane crash, getting kidnapped and murdered, etc. After I had my first panic attack and was diagnosed with GAD, the fears have just gotten worse. It is hard now to differentiate between what is a gut feeling or what is just my anxiety. I question everything I feel because I don't trust my thoughts or my body much anymore.

There's not really a simple answer to it, so I am trying to come to terms that if it happens, it was meant to happen and there's nothing I can do about it. Being scared of life is really no way to live. Anxiety just makes us supersensitive and cautious, and it is hard to ignore anxious feelings when they are so overwhelming but I suppose we have to learn to ignore it for the most part.

Just wanted to let you know you're not alone in your fears or anxiety. I hope you have fun at prom, I'm glad you're feeling calmer about everything!

[29sillygirl]

Have fun @ prom.

So glad your bf came to your aid.  Re: first response to your fears, didn't you feel as though you weren't being taken seriously?  Periods come and go, and maybe you are more emotional @ that time.

[amysticsdream93]

He didn't ridicule me. He was just telling me I was probably being paranoid and I'd be okay.

He called the guy and made him promise not to. He said he wouldn't, and as far as I know he doesn't much.

I know I'm overly emotional on my period. I can feel it :(

I'm a little calmer now after I've been home and had time to myself. I think I am just being paranoid.

[29sillygirl]

Oh boy.  Know how the peer pressure can affect emotions.  

Truth?  I usually pay attention to my gut reactions.  Can you ask 'Seth' to refrain from smoking pot while driving?  Will that make you feel more comfortable?  If he smokes alot, he will probably smoke before he starts the drive.  Maybe it makes him calmer, but the idea of him smoking is sure not calming you!

First reaction to your fear was ridicule. I'd let bf know you didn't appreciate it.  

Men can think we are overly emotional when  'at our time of month' ...then dismiss fears.

I feel there has to be a compromise here.  Talk to your bf.  Ease up on the 'I'm going to die' routine, and just say as rationally as you can that you are uncomfortable with 'Seth' smoking pot.  It will make your dress stink!!!LOL.  See if you can't finesse your fear into something a bit less dramatic.    Good luck.  Want you to have fun @ prom.