Laptop shut off unexpectedly

HELP! I normally keep my laptop on sleep mode. Recently my computer has been shutting off on me after a few minutes that i turn it on.
At first i thought it was just the screen that would go black, perhaps the light needed to be adjusted. I tried adjusting it and it was still black.
Then i noticed that my computer had shut off on me. I close it and it turns on again like if i put it on sleep mode. So i begin to use it
again, and it turns off after a few minutes! I tried shutting it off completely and turning it on, same thing happens. I don't know what to do
I'm trying to avoid taking it to Apple genius because i know its quite expensive. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Word processor you were using? Word? TextEdit?
Word may have it's own save feature.
TextEdit
TextEdit > File > Revert To > Browse All Versions
Use the Restore button at the bottom bar, then Done.
Open the "Trash" and check.
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