So, a couple nights ago I had a panic attack for the first time which I mistook as a heart attack. Ever since then I've been super anxious at night, and I even had another panic attack last night. I just had a mental break down an hour or so ago because I realized at some point that I'm absolutely terrified of dying.

I just attributed the anxiety initially to my panic attack, but when I thought it was a heart attack I think that triggered something for me. I'm 27. I have never been under the illusion, even in my teens, that I would live forever. I've always known that at some point I will die. I had a real revelation about it a few years ago when I had a breakdown for being afraid to die, but this time is different.

I've been a long time lurker, and I've always looked at this sub for support but never really posted anything. I've read books like Consciousness Beyond Life by Pim Van Lommel, I've read Surviving Death by Sam Parnia, and I've looked at all the evidence supporting an afterlife. But I'm so scared that it could be wrong, and that there really could be nothing after we die. Anyone else here dealing with a similar thing?

Edit: Thanks for the support everyone. I wasn't sure if this was the right place to post since my panic attack took up most of the post, but I am still worried about death and everything. I'm on medication now and I want to start therapy ASAP. Sucks that this is happening now, but again, thanks for all the support!