Are this obssesions normal or rare?

S.,

It is not all that unusual...you are having basically the same fear as one who worries about driving/flying (control being at the root of the issue)...just on a grander scale!

Maybe not many of us worry about universe type catastrophes...but it probably is just not on the average person's radar...because it is more of an abstract thought.

You can combat these worries like any other kind, through therapy skills, such as the Thought Challenging Worksheets...found in our Resources. (Therapy Worksheets Link) Reducing overall stress levels through the general anxiety management coping skills (Stress Relieving Exercises Link) will also help! :)

Peace and progress,

S.C.

Hi

As the others have said this is not unusual within anxiety disorders.

I have the exact same worries as you a few years ago I was convinced that a meteor was going to hit the earth and basically wipe every one out like the dinosaurs and got myself in a terrible state. I struggle with these kind of thoughts a lot and tend to use mindfulness meditation to help get my mind back on track.

I have recently started taking a medication called Olanzapine and have found that to be really helpful for intrusive thoughts but it's quite a heavy duty medication so not for everyone.

Your not alone.

Hibee