Is it normal to not to be able to fall asleep sometimes out of fear of dying?

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Sometimes I have troubles falling asleep, simply because I'm afraid of not waking up again.
One time, I feared I had eaten too much salt and would die of kidney failure during the night.
Then, I felt like there wasn't enough air in my room.
Another time, I was afraid there had been salmonellae in my dinner and I was going to die of that.
And yet another time I heard a plane outside and thought it was going to drop a bomb.
Is that normal? (When I'm never afraid of dying otherwise?)

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  • 3p1cn3s5
    12 years ago

    I used to do that when I was 7 or 8. Try thinking happy, comforting thoughts before bed. Try to use earplugs to get rid o distracting sounds. And if you talk to your mom or dad about it, that also will help with stress. Trust me. You'll be all right. :)

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  • D-Effect25
    13 years ago

    Can't believe this isn't normal.. To the people that is.. But I totally agree with you.

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  • Ittermat
    13 years ago

    Same thing happens to me sometimes. I think it's because death is such a paradox to some people that they fear what they don't understand. It's normal to be scared of things you can't comprehend.

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  • whosnormal
    13 years ago

    Absolutely agree. I have even set my alarm for every half hour so I can wake up. I'm afraid if I get to out of it, my heart will relax so much it will stop. I've also made myself stay awake all night long tons of times because I'm afraid I won't wake up.

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  • wreckd
    13 years ago

    Me too. I've found that keeping away from scary/sad movies helps out. And keeping very busy throughout the day. :) Good luck!

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  • DefinitelyNotNormal89
    13 years ago

    I think a lot of people are the same as you but I also think you need to do something about it. I feel like an old woman saying this but my favourite time of the day is turning into bedtime so I can get lost in my dreams! You're going to die, if you don't fear death why fear it in your sleep? If anything I'd want to die in my sleep, more peaceful lol

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  • DRIVEN2MANY
    13 years ago

    This is why I love this website! I thought I was the only one who did this. Glad I'm not alone.

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  • goldenpony
    13 years ago

    I always worry about dying. But I have a panic disorder.

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  • CoolBlackGuy
    13 years ago

    Im gunna say NO. Although the weirdest thoughts can flow through your mind when you your tryna go to sleep at night. Ive scared myself thinking about fucked up shit at night, so if this is something that happens every now and then its normal but if you find yourself doing this close to every night i think i would talk to someone about it..

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