Is it common to have fear of death and dying as part of an anxiety disorder?

Answer by  meridian (466)

Yes, that is a very common part of an anxiety disorder. You may find that cognitive-behavioral therapy can assist you very much with your fear.

Answer by  pilot (204)

Fear of death and dying are one of the most common symptoms associated with anxiety and panic disorders. These fears can take the form of a sudden feeling that you something terrible is about to happen to you, to the more subtle form of dwelling on death for long periods of time. These fears tend to make anxiety attacks worse.

Answer by  Me51 (357)

Fear of death/dying is a common fear even for those without anxiety disorder. Having the disorder could certainly cause you to focus more on it like any other fear.