DEAR DEIDRE: EVER since my dad died suddenly three years ago I have an overwhelming fear of death.
I am an only child and since his death my mum has had a heart attack and I’ve had a cancer scare.
I’m 45. I’ve never been married or had children but I have a partner who is 15 years older than me.
I spend my time worrying about what will happen.
My mum is 70 and I can’t help but worry about my own life when, or if, I reach her age.
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She is desperately sad without my dad and tells me how much she just wants to be with him.
I live in fear of losing my mum and being alone in the world.
DEIDRE SAYS: It is the biggest fear we all have to face but it should not stop you living your life.
Learn meditation techniques so you can calm yourself and your thoughts.
My support pack Fears And Phobias will help you.
Bereavement counselling would help you to deal with your dad’s sudden death.
Talk to your GP or contact the organisations in my bereavement support pack.