Is it normal to get the feeling of impending doom for no reason?

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I have been the victim of thoughts of impending doom and unidentifiable guilt/remorse... These thoughts are more like little attacks that I get and thankfully they are few and far between but this "state" comes on for no real reason, very suddenly and can last the rest of the day. I get anxious and shaky and sometimes start to feel over heated and feverish. I can still function at work or with my family but its quite an unpleasant experience to walk around feeling like the whole world is about to cave in on top you.

I am feeling this way as I write this and its the first time for many months. I have had a great day... Did my job well, sorted out some personal business that had been bothering me (and we all know how good that feels!) and I came home to a clean apartment courtesy of my girlfriend so I don´t think environmental factors play into this problem HOWEVER my brother recently confided to me and my family that he has been married for 2 months so his girlfriend could get a green card and I don't think I have really processed this yet. Just angry about it tbh.

Does anybody else ever feel this way? It did help a little to put my feelings down in writing.

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  • TonybigCock
    11 years ago

    We are all dooooooooooooooommeed!

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  • tint40
    11 years ago

    That's a panic attack from anxiety. My mom and I both have them. For her, it feels like a heart attack, she actually went to the ER and that's how they diagnosed it. For me, it feels like I'm going to pass out, throw up or choke. Sometimes I can calm myself down by taking deep breaths and telling myself that it's just a panic attack and I'm not dying. But it also has been getting worse, to where I'm avoiding social situations entirely. So it might be time for me to talk to a professional. I would recommend you also see someone about it, they might be able to give you coping techniques and/or medication.

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  • VioletTrees
    11 years ago

    I suggest talking to a therapist or psychiatrist about this. They may be able to help you with your anxiety.

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  • kevin06
    11 years ago

    It's called ducks in a row personality, witch means you have a tendency to go into depressive states when your brain says to it self things are going to well something bad has to happen.So like the alcoholic before something bad happens they sabotage them self's,it's a way of controlling the out come in your life . PS this can easily be controlled through counselling or med's. GOOD LUCK.....

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  • melbournegirl
    11 years ago

    I feel that way at times, When I feel this way it's like I have a heavy rock sitting in my stomach. It's a very unpleasant feeling but I find little ways of relieving the feeling.

    For example I have a music playlist that calms me down that I can listen to or a little flash game that tends to make me happy again.

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