When I was pregnant with my daughter I constantly found myself thinking about death and dying. I feared that I would die during the delivery and other than dying my biggest fear was her growing up without me. When I gave birth to her that fear seemed to pass and I never thought about it. Well now I'm pregnant again and am constantly fearing it. Mainly at night when all the lights are out and I'm trying to sleep. I think my biggest fear of death is me dying and my children not having their mother. I'm 6 months pregnant and this just started happening again about 3 weeks ago. I guess it's kind of wierd but I think what triggered it was the death of Anna Nicole Smith and leaving behind her baby. I am a Christian and have complete faith in God and know that when one dies, it's either heaven or hell, but that's not what worries me. Does anyone think this is because I'm pregnant and will get over it soon. Also how can I get rid of this ugly thought. It upsets my stomach thinking about it!!!
2007-02-22 18:38:03 · 10 answers · asked by I smile because of them ♥ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Please I'm looking for positive answers. I don't want to hear anything negative or people trying to change my beliefs! Thank you for your time.
2007-02-22 18:39:11 · update #1
2 Tim 1:7 says that the LORD has not given us the spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. If you are plagued with fear it is not from GOD but from the evil one. If you have truly excepted CHRIST as your Savior, then your answer is simple. As JESUS did to the devil in the wilderness so you do even now. When fear comes, you declare, I rebuke you fear! in JESUS name! for the word says in 2 Tim 1:7 that the LORD has not given me a spirit of fear! now flee! for I submit myself to GOD, and I resist you devil as James 4:7 tells me to do!
~GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU~
2007-02-22 19:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by wordman 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is common to be concerned about death/dying while you're pregnant. However, it does sound like you are overly concerned. I suggest you tell your ob about this at your next appt. Thoughts of death/dying don't mean your suicidal or anything, but can be a sign of severe anxiety and your doc can help you with that. I do want to say, that it is fairly common and if you had a close friend/prayer partner to talk with about this it might be really beneficial. I was fortunate to have two women friends that I prayed with every wednesday while I was pregnant and it was amazing how helpful it was to know that I wasn't going through it all by myself. Husbands just can't relate the way that another pregnant woman can. If you have a friend who is either pregnant, or has been pregnant then I'd encourage you to develop an accountablility/prayer partner relationship. Having someone to talk to sometimes clears up those anxieties. Congratulations on your upcoming baby. I'll pray for you as soon as I submit this. Take care.
2007-02-22 18:45:26 · answer #2 · answered by Susan B 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds to me like you are stressing out. As you know, pregnancy is very stressful physically, but people are not aware of the emotional stress.
If you don't have a close trusted friend or family member that you can talk with about this, then your best bet is to talk to a counselor, whether a Christian minister or counselor just talk about this to someone. It will come out why you have started obsessing about this yet again. There is a reason for it.
Maybe one of your relatives died during pregnancy, or maybe you have abandonment issues that you have blocked out since your childhood.
Good luck honey!
2007-02-22 18:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by Pixie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Screw religion, I'm going to answer this from a secular point of view so brace yourself.
You're beginning a new life. You created it. Of course you were thinking about death too. Because everything that lives must die and everything that begins must end. Its only the cycle of life and it isn't a bad thing.
Death makes way for the new. New life, new ideas, new concepts.. the new. And thats not a bad thing.
And you have to realize that your hormones are completely insanely imbalanced right now. Its part of what happens with pregnancy.
You WILL get over it, its just going to be a while. You just need to be strong.
2007-02-22 18:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think your fear is a mom thing. I've always prayed to God that He allow me to live until my kids were of age to care for themselves. I too am Christian, and want to stay on earth at least until I can raise my kids in a Christian home in this dark world. But remember, God did not give us a spirit of fear(biblical). So, pray, without the spirit of fear. That's what I did and the Lord will calm you and reassure you that He knows what's best for you. He holds our lives and our kids lives in the palms of His loving hands. You don't have to continue in your pregnancy in fear, this is not from God. Don't allow satan to trouble you with fears. Pray to the Lord for strength, trust and He will calm you and comfort you!!
2007-02-22 18:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by connie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh... I am 4 months pregnant and this thought has come to me also, not so intense though. But i think it is just your care about the child that makes you fear. You cannot see your children deprived of there mother. This is all the fear is about.
If you have faith in God, then for you its easy to overcome fear.
Whatever happens happens for best !
2007-02-22 18:48:20 · answer #6 · answered by SK 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty rare though!!! The main reasons is if the baby is waaayyy to big, But if the baby is just extra big the do c-sections... And they give you a paper to sign what to do if they have to choose to save you or the baby... You can save your self and make more babies or you can save the baby and let someone else raise the baby... Its pretty hard to choose but then AGAIN it dosnt happen. Maybe one in1,000 people but there has to be seriouse medical conditions and you'll know before your water breaks
2016-03-15 23:51:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through this a few years ago. I wasn't pregnant, but I found myself constantly thinking about death. I was thinking about car accidents, plane crashes, guns, etc. I think it'll pass like it did the first time. It may have just been one particular thing that triggered it, like you said.
2007-02-22 19:12:10 · answer #8 · answered by baby BELLA 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i never experienced this,just try to think positive,convince yourself you know you thought this last time,your children would be taken care of anyway so stop worrying about that for starters,ask god to help you with your fears,also there is no hell,god forgives all
2007-02-22 18:46:29 · answer #9 · answered by jewel 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
stop having children, its too much for you.
2007-02-22 18:55:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋