To ask what this overwhelming sense of doom is

[Blueglaze]

For the last few days I’ve had this awful feeling like something terrible is about to happen, but I don’t know why! I’ve got a few worries I guess like everyone but they’re nothing life threatening. So what does this mean? It’s pretty much constant and the only way I can describe it is like deep, paralysing fear as though I’m in terrible danger. Is this how anxiety as a medical condition presents itself? Should I see my GP? I don’t want them to think I’m being ridiculous when I explain I feel like something really bad is about to happen when rationally I know it’s probably not. What’s wrong with me? I’m starting to think stupid things like perhaps I’m having a premonition even though I don’t really believe in things like that. It’s horrible.

[catlady3]

Brexit innit.

[Shoppingwithmother]

Yes, it sounds like it could be anxiety

[PurpleFlower1983]

An impending sense of doom can be the sign of a heart condition. I would see your GP.

[HettySunshine]

Another 5 years of the Tories?

[PurpleFlower1983]

Your GP will take you seriously.

[PollyShelby]

Ignore the unhelpful replies.

Anxiety is horrid. Have you been under the weather recently?

[RJnomore1]

I get this sometimes.

I don’t know what causes it but it does pass.

[GrumpySausage]

It does sound like anxiety. I tend to have this feeling before a bad mental health period.

[slipperywhensparticus]

All this spoil your vote or dont vote as a protest cos that will learn em is certainly depressing me

Its probably lack of sunshine I prescribe an increase in sunshine get thee on a plane or take more vitamins

[HumphreyCobblers]

Could be a manifestation of a physical illness. Take your temperature? Are you having heart palpitations? Is your pulse rapid?

[Whatjusthappenedthere]

Do you drink alcohol daily? This often happens to me when I have a spike in drinking days.

[Aquamarine1029]

Sounds like a buildup of cortisol to me, which is the hormone that causes anxiety. I suggest doing some strenuous exercise to try and burn it off.

[Blueglaze]

Oh god I’m worried now. I’ve been quite stressed recently and I had an ecg last week as my gp could hear an ectopic beat but when I called about the result the receptionist said she couldn’t comment on it but that the GP would have contacted me if there was something wrong so I assumed it must be ok. Really worried it’s my heart now

[RoadrunnerMeepMeep]

As well as anxiety it can also be a sign of an allergic reaction or poisoning, see your gp x

[Simkin]

Yeah do get checked out because it can indicate something (probs heart problems as PP said).

But also it's probably the impending doom giving you the feeling of impending doom quite honestly.

[Blueglaze]

I don’t drink daily know, maybe a few glasses of wine at the weekend.

[Blueglaze]

Sorry meant to write ‘no’ not ‘know’

[newbingepisodes]

Can be a sign of heart attack.

[PurpleFlower1983]

I don’t think you should worry too much without other symptoms but it could be coming from the issue with your heart. I would go to the GP to get checked over.

[HumphreyCobblers]

deep breaths! It obviously is good news that your ecg has not elicited any follow up.

Have you eaten anything today? The fact that you have been stressed lately IS probably the reason for your doom feeling, but maybe you could have a chat with the GP anyway, just to put your mind at rest.

[Trewser]

It sounds like anxiety and panic (which could also be why your heart was beating erratically). It's horrid. Go to your gp if it doesnt stop.

[LookAtWhatYouCouldHaveWon]

The thought of another five years under Tory rule?

Seriously though op, hope you're ok.

[Blueglaze]

Ok do you think it’s ok to wait till tomorrow to get medical advice because I’m on my own with my toddler (dad not involved) and the only person who could have looked after her, my mum, is away. I’m really scared with everyone saying it could be a heart attack

[monkeysox]

Can be a sign of a blood clot or anaphylaxis.
Go get checked out please

[Nicecupofcoco]

Hope your OK op! It sounds to me like anxiety. One of the things I had spoken to my doctor about is an overwhelming sense of doom and I've been diagnosed with anxiety. If you have any therapy for anxiety or depression, they often give you a weekly ticklist to fill in, to basically keep an eye on your mental health, under the anxiety section if often talks about a sense of doom... Feeling as though something awful is about to happen.
So yes I think it could be anxiety for sure. I'd certainly go discuss it with your gp though.