Does Anyone Else Suffer With

[sandy10]

on first awakening my first thoughts are is everyone ok, specifically always
thinking of death and that bad things are going to happen to family members/pets. Even when I see an ambulance I await the dreaded phone call thinking that a family member has been hurt. I want to in future not feel like this but to have the usual day to day thoughts that normal folk have. Would a hypnotist help with this.
anyone help please?

[woofgang]

have you spoken to your GP about this?

[horselady]

I'm starting to wonder if I should speak to the doc about exactly this sort of thing. I certainly never used to be like this but now I worry constantly about my family, only 10 minutes ago the thought crossed my mind wondering if we will all be here this time next year. I'm getting on my own nerves! I think it could perhaps be mild depression.

[bookbinder]

My wife's late brother-in-law was a psychologist, and he once said that he had a number of patients with the same problem, sandy. So, maybe a psychologist could help?

[hellywelly4]

I think it would be a good idea to speak to your gp and see what they say before spending on hypnosis. You may end up doing that eventually, but might need to take something to reduce your anxiety levels first. You've done the right thing by speaking about it, though, as sometimes that can help. Good luck anyway, from one who has had to manage this sort of condition since being a child xx

[Robinia]

You're not alone sandy. I'm sure many people feel the same to a degree but it becomes a problem if the thoughts constantly take over your mind. I have moments, probably most days, when a worry will rise to the surface but I try to keep it in perspective. Horselady made me smile about getting on her own nerves, I feel like that about myself :) Like hellywelly, I've always been a worrier.

A chat with your gp is a good idea and if you google GAD (generalised anxiety disorder) there's lots of help and info.

[fruitsalad]

I suffered with a similar sort of thing I was having really morbid thoughts throughout the day nearly everyday, I went to the doctors, had to fill in a form with lots of questions, I was given Citilipram, for anxiety, and I know a lot of people don't like to go down the medication route, but they have helped me no end, I am trying to slowly wean off them now.