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Fear of husband of 47 years dying first

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Kandinsky Sat 26-Jul-25 19:33:09

Hi Daisyrose5

Really sorry to hear how worried you are at the moment.
I think your worries are completely normal and understandable, especially with your husband due to have an operation.
But you know, worrying never solves ( or stops ) anything, so you really need to think more positively ( I know this is hard ). Chances are, you & your husband will have many more years together, try your best to enjoy them.
If you continue to feel completely overwhelmed with sadness, maybe have a chat with your doctor?

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Daisyrose5 Sat 26-Jul-25 18:48:06

Anyone else have a fear of how they would cope with the sadness and loneliness should their husband die first? Had Covid recently plus two lots of antibiotics for bladder infection and gum infection so think I may be a bit run down but I’m waking up every morning worrying about how I would cope if my husband dies first. He is 76 and due to have an operation so think this may have also added to my worry. Trouble is I just can’t stop crying and imagining what life would be like without him. Our daughter lives hundreds of miles away and has her own worries and life to lead. I’m lucky in that I do have good friends but wouldn’t want to be a burden on either our daughter or my friends. I just can’t seem to switch off from the fear.

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