Why do I always get negative thoughts?
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 a 26 years old male. I always get negative thoughts like something bad may happen to my family members or to me. I even get bad thoughts against God though I am a great devotee. These thoughts make me feel guilty and worried. Is this a psychological abnormality?
A:Yes, this could be a type of an anxiety disorder where a person experiences recurrent thoughts of untoward incidents, and fear of something bad happening. This leads to distress and impairment of functioning. I suggest you consult an expert in your city, as professional help would prove beneficial.