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I always think about the end of the world and my children being killed and I have panic attacks because I won't be able to help them, what's wrong with me?

Submitted by Mrs. Robertson Thu 03/10/2011

Hi Mrs. Robertson, Without

Submitted by Dr. Cheryl Lane on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 19:46.

Hi Mrs. Robertson,

Without more information, I can't really say for sure. How long has this been happening? Did something happen that triggered the onset of these types of thoughts, such as a recent trauma in your life?

It certainly sounds like you have an anxiety disorder of some type. If these toughts are creating a significant amount of distress or disrupting your life, I recommend that you set up an appointment with a mental health professional for an evaluation. Psychotherapy with a skilled therapist can help you learn to challenge and manage these thoughts, as well as learn ways to manage the subsequent panic attacks that you are experiencing.

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