Panic Attacks about death...

Panic Attacks about death...

Periodically I get panic attacks about dying. My heart starts racing, I get very scared and a million thoughts run through my mind. I know and understand that eventually our life will come to an end, but the unknown worries me. I worry about my children leaving before me, I worry about how my children will feel if I leave before them, I worry about how I will pass or if I may not wake up tomorrow. I’m not very religious and I do not attend church. I do believe in God and I pray on a daily basis at home. I always wonder if God will forgive me for what I have done wrong and if he will accept me for who I am. I wonder if there is an afterlife and if I’ll be reunited with my children and loved ones. Sometimes I feel so guilty about bringing my children into this world because of everything that is going on and I don’t want them to experience any pain, hate or death. I worry about what will happen to my body and soul when I leave...will I still feel pain or will I be able to see everything around me ? I’m so confused and sometimes death scares me and makes me nervous. I get severe anxiety and panic attacks. I don’t know if this is normal or if I should go speak to someone about this. I surely can’t be the only person to think and feel this way. I just don’t know what to do because sometimes it interferes with my every day life. Does anyone else have similar thoughts about this ? Please share your opinions, thoughts, ideas or personal input. I’m very interested to see how other people feel and think. In all honesty, do you think I should go see a therapist or psychiatrist ?