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Introducing myself and my anxious thoughts

Hi Everyone.
I have never joined a forum like this before, but it feels like a synchronicity that The Panic Center showed up in my research, and I definitely need a community. 
In all honesty, my 11 year old cat has brought me here.  He is having chronic health problems, and the flares in his condition cause tremendous anxiety.  I have gone through "seasons" of anxiety and panic in the past, the first panic attack I had was at 4 years old.  The first big season was when I was 21 and came down with a type of Epstein Barr virus, which rendered me very weak and depressed, which also brought about panic attacks.  There were childhood traumas to be dealt with, and I don't think I really processed them out entirely, but rather avoided the deeper wounds and just got the ball rolling again.  Now I am 50, having the expected hormonal changes and am experiencing anxious thoughts and panic whenever this beloved cat of mine doesn't seem to be doing well.  There is intense worry, tightness in my chest, deep sadness and a fear that he will die in front of me.  Panic cycling for sure.  
Anyway, I'm just at the beginning of this journey with the Panic Center, but I thank you for listening and wish you all much success and peace in your work.  I know we all just want to feel better.  xo
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About me and my fears

Hi there.  I just wanted to reach out and say that I, too, have the "worst possible scenario" thoughts, and I also worry a LOT about my loved ones dying.  I hope this program helps us both, and I send you positive thoughts and prayers.