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[UserNasAnxiety]

So, this is where I'm supposed to introduce myself. I am a teenager living with anxiety, and that's the reason I came here. I live in a highly religious family, and have always believed in a God. One day, about three to four months ago, few days before school started back up. I wondered, what if while we were in heaven, God got sick of us and just threw us out? So, I brushed this thought off as it scared me and went to sleep. Well, the next day, the thought stirred up again, this time, "What if there is no God?" and that is basically how my life has been for these three to four months. My anxiety has gotten better and better, until today, where I felt terrible. I thought I had overcome it, solid that there was a God, until it was shaken the night before. Reading causes more damage towards it, and I try to read online things that calm me down, but those lead to more questions. One question I have, is why do when people die on the operating table or just in general are resuscitated, why do some of them see nothing? Just blackness like they are taking a nap, I don't want to cease to exist, I want to be with God. I need answers to this. Death scares me when it comes to this, and the worst part is that the logic behind it makes sense. But then, most of the world believes in some God, while only a small part doesn't. I just need answers, and I'm terrified out of my mind.

 

[Root of Jesse]

So, this is where I'm supposed to introduce myself. I am a teenager living with anxiety, and that's the reason I came here. I live in a highly religious family, and have always believed in a God. One day, about three to four months ago, few days before school started back up. I wondered, what if while we were in heaven, God got sick of us and just threw us out? So, I brushed this thought off as it scared me and went to sleep. Well, the next day, the thought stirred up again, this time, "What if there is no God?" and that is basically how my life has been for these three to four months. My anxiety has gotten better and better, until today, where I felt terrible. I thought I had overcome it, solid that there was a God, until it was shaken the night before. Reading causes more damage towards it, and I try to read online things that calm me down, but those lead to more questions. One question I have, is why do when people die on the operating table or just in general are resuscitated, why do some of them see nothing? Just blackness like they are taking a nap, I don't want to cease to exist, I want to be with God. I need answers to this. Death scares me when it comes to this, and the worst part is that the logic behind it makes sense. But then, most of the world believes in some God, while only a small part doesn't. I just need answers, and I'm terrified out of my mind.

First, welcome to CF.Com. I am also Catholic and I teach Confirmation to teens, so if I can help you in any way, please don't hesitate.

It is normal to wonder if God is real. What you need to do is, in your prayer life, you should ask God to show himself to you. Read Isaiah 43:1-4...I will post it here..
"But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, Jacob, and formed you, Israel:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine.
When you pass through waters, I will be with you; through rivers, you shall not be swept away.
When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, nor will flames consume you.
For I, the LORD, am your God, the Holy One of Israel, your savior.
I give Egypt as ransom for you, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you.
Because you are precious in my eyes and honored, and I love you,
I give people in return for you and nations in exchange for your life."
If you want to talk about the four last things, maybe we should do that outside of public forums.
Keep seeking God, and try to follow his footsteps, his plan for you, and you can be assured that you will not just cease to exist.

I hope this brief intro helps. Let me know if you would like to talk some more.

 

[SnowyMacie]

So, this is where I'm supposed to introduce myself. I am a teenager living with anxiety, and that's the reason I came here. I live in a highly religious family, and have always believed in a God. One day, about three to four months ago, few days before school started back up. I wondered, what if while we were in heaven, God got sick of us and just threw us out? So, I brushed this thought off as it scared me and went to sleep. Well, the next day, the thought stirred up again, this time, "What if there is no God?" and that is basically how my life has been for these three to four months. My anxiety has gotten better and better, until today, where I felt terrible. I thought I had overcome it, solid that there was a God, until it was shaken the night before. Reading causes more damage towards it, and I try to read online things that calm me down, but those lead to more questions. One question I have, is why do when people die on the operating table or just in general are resuscitated, why do some of them see nothing? Just blackness like they are taking a nap, I don't want to cease to exist, I want to be with God. I need answers to this. Death scares me when it comes to this, and the worst part is that the logic behind it makes sense. But then, most of the world believes in some God, while only a small part doesn't. I just need answers, and I'm terrified out of my mind.

It is perfectly normal to have questions about such things, I would recommend opening up to your priest or maybe your parents about such things if they are bothering you so much. Also, if your anxiety becomes so bad that it begins to impair with your ability to function, seek medical help.

 

[EmmaCat]

Anxiety can be debilitating, and I agree. Perhaps maybe medical help and talking with your priest is best.

I'm praying for you.

All good things
Emmy

 

[drjean]

Fear can be good, unfounded fear is not. Fear of death, if you don't have security in where your spirit will spend eternity, is good if you solve that issue.

Jesus came and died so we don't have to. ... spiritually at least! His gift to us, each one of us, is eternal life. It's easy for us...talk to Jesus--He hears us, you... tell Him what's on your heart and ask Him to take you to heaven with Him when it's time. Asking for forgiveness is good. Realizing He forgives is the best!

Glad you came here for help. I think God sent you here.

 

[Imnotjokingwellnotmostly]

Pleasure to meet you! God bless you.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

So, this is where I'm supposed to introduce myself. I am a teenager living with anxiety, and that's the reason I came here. I live in a highly religious family, and have always believed in a God. One day, about three to four months ago, few days before school started back up. I wondered, what if while we were in heaven, God got sick of us and just threw us out? So, I brushed this thought off as it scared me and went to sleep. Well, the next day, the thought stirred up again, this time, "What if there is no God?" and that is basically how my life has been for these three to four months. My anxiety has gotten better and better, until today, where I felt terrible. I thought I had overcome it, solid that there was a God, until it was shaken the night before. Reading causes more damage towards it, and I try to read online things that calm me down, but those lead to more questions. One question I have, is why do when people die on the operating table or just in general are resuscitated, why do some of them see nothing? Just blackness like they are taking a nap, I don't want to cease to exist, I want to be with God. I need answers to this. Death scares me when it comes to this, and the worst part is that the logic behind it makes sense. But then, most of the world believes in some God, while only a small part doesn't. I just need answers, and I'm terrified out of my mind.

Hi and welcome to cf.

Why would God who's eternal an unchangeable get tired of the humans?
Remember how our Lord suffered and died for us at the Calvary, he got ridiculed, taunted, humbled all this while he had the power all along to step down from the cross and hold judgement day right there that very day.

For God who is almighty, eternal, before all things, by Christ God the almighty Father created heaven and earth, all things.
For him God himself to fight his holiness of right there at the darkest of all nights proves that God's love for us are even greater than his own holiness so to speak.

A God willing to be ridiculed and mocked in order to save souls are not a God that grows tired of the souls he created and love so so much.

About the lack of remembrance when passing out or close to death episodes I think it's easy explainable, they didn't die.
Unconsciousness be that in sleep or in coma are something very different from dying.