Please help. What to do? I have anxiety and took medications for 10 months. It got reduced. But suddenly one day heard somebody suicide in TV. From that time onwards I am getting constant repetitive thoughts (at least once per day) and fear that what if I am there in that situation and I might suicide and getting scared of heights and all. I am getting scared to take medications as well which increases suicidal what exactly is my problem? Do I have suicidal tendencies? Will I be able to get out of this problem? What is my disease. Due to this I am scared to be alone as well. I am not like this before. Please let me know what to do. Does hypnotherapy helps to remove these thoughts.

Dr. Rakhi AnandPsychologist27yrs exp

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Hello Lybrate user As you mentioned that you had been taking medication for anxiety disorder, the current symptoms that you are experiencing are also indicative of obsessive thoughts along with high fear of death which is leading to repetitive thoughts of suicide thus causing anxiety. However Your need to be evaluated in details by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Try consulting the same. Try to engage yourself in other activities to keep your mind deviated from such thoughts and also try deep breathing exercises to relax your mind. For more help and guidance you can also reach out to me through the Lybrate.  

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Dr. Krishna MurthyPsychiatrist48yrs exp

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Anxiety is normal universally present emotion, some people by their nature are more anxious and react to imaginary or real stressors with excess anxiety and may need medical intervention, do not worry seek consultation/ counselling and may be medication once again. Please be reassured.  

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