How do i make it stop? What would this be called? Delusional Of Reference?

Question

I always think that either my self or a loved one (specifically my daughter or my husband) is going to die because of what i see around myself. For example, i just got my daughters pictures taken and one says Our Little Angel and she is dressed like an angel, and now i believe and am very afraid that that some how means that my daughter is going to die. on her way home from grandmas house tonight.

The other night before my husband went to sleep he made sure that i new that he loved me ( we had NOT just gotten in a big fight or anything) so that night i didn't go to bed because i was sure that he was going to die that night, why else would he be saying that to me..

If i'm telling people about my family and i don't tell those people how much i love my daughter and husband, i always get very afraid that they are going to die.

If i have a bad stomach ache, and the chills...i'm sure that i have a terrible sickness and most of the time i end up going to the hospital and find out nothing is wrong and still don't believe them.

At night i have to lock all the doors and window and still i wake up atleast 3 times a night just to make sure that there is no one in my house because i believe that they will kill my daughter and husband and take me hostage.

and now, on top of thinking that my daughter will die in a car accident on the way home tonight, i believe since i wrote this something bad will happen to me and her.

THIS IS NOT A JOKE!! PLEASE HELP ME!!

there are a lot more examples but it always ends up the same that they or myself are going to die..I find myself crying everyday and freaking out because i believe someone is going to die.

This may be just an over active imagination, or paranoia..

If any one has any insight on what this might be called or what i should do to help me stop thinking like this, it would be greatly apperciated.

PLEASE!!

Answer 1

Sounds like could be anxiety and some paranoia.  See a psychiatrist to find out for sure and to find out what would be the best treatment for you.

Answer 2

It sounds like you are going through something very similar to what I suffer. I, too, fear that something bad is going to happen to my children, and I also have a recurring fear that I am going to die. My doctor has diagnosed me with Panic Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I suffer from severe health anxiety, which often makes me think that I am having a heart attack. I have also made several trips to the ER, and they don't find anything. Anxiety can lead to many many ailments, including OCD. The hallmark, really, of OCD is that we have to do things in order for something bad to not happen. Checking and rechecking the doors is a prime example of this. There is therapy that, over time, can help lessen these symptoms and even make them go away. Also, certain anti-depressants can help speed up the process (I take Celexa). I have also found that there are many online communities dedicated to Anxiety and Panic, and I have found them to be incredibly helpful in showing me that I am not the only one that suffers. I will link my favorite below.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

You probley need to go to the doctor to get anxiety medication.