AboutJustin Choo Expertise When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than a thousand questions since joining this category. You are welcome to try me.
Experience I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 30 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @
http://www.ksridhammananda.com
Organizations I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
Publications YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @
http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/
Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
Question Hi, 2 of my family members committed suicide from which i got a lot of anxiety. because they had mental disorders, i got an intense fear of 'going crazy'. i have a fear of hallucinating, or creating some kind of split personality . i have dealt ok with these after telling myself they are just fears like other negative thoughts, but because these thoughts are still so strong, it makes me so tired a lot of the time i then fear falling into some sort of "coma", with my body just collapsing and my mind just "giving up"
Thank You for your help
Answer Hi Christine,
During this time of anxiety, it is best to seek "comfort" with caring friends, religious teachers, and family members who really care for you.
It is easy to provide "advice" or give "counsel" as "arm-chair" adviser. I shall not be one. The only suggestion I would venture to make is that you may like to take a holiday somewhere you like.
