Why am I getting thoughts of my loved ones dying?
Dr Samir Parikh
Director and Consultant,
Psychiatry,
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj,
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Director and Consultant,
Psychiatry,
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj,
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Q: I am getting stupid thoughts like my loved ones are dying and I keep thinking of what my reaction will be after my loved one pass away. I am really scared about this feeling and would like to get rid of it. Please help me out.
A:It is natural to have thoughts like this occasionally, but if they occur regularly and tend to affect your regular function and affect your well being, I would suggest you visit a psychiatrist. These could be a part of an anxiety disorder, and would improve with the right treatment that would comprise counseling and medications, if indicated.