Sorry, such a morbid title but I can't explain any other way.
I woke up this morning after a good nights sleep to an awful feeling that something bad is going to happen. It sounds a bit far fetched but the first picture in my head was of the Grim Reaper and now the picture is at the front of my thoughts. I don't think I was dreaming about anything nasty so why would that picture come to mind ?. It feels so wierd. My husband is away (RAF, but nowhere worrying) and I have my elderly parents - who I must admit I worry about constantly. I'm even a bit apprehensive of jumping in the car to take the dog to his favourite woods incase something happens.
Any ideas why this is happening or why the picture ?. I know I've got to carry on my day as normal but it's like I'm waiting for something to happen.
Val

Oh dear - I wake up like this some mornings too - you can't put your finger on anything in particular,just little niggles.

Just take a deep breath, give yourself a nice cup of tea or coffee, work out in your mind what you would do IF you had bad news of any sort....then firmly put the niggles and worries to the back of your mind and try and enjoy the day.  

I hope you do have a good day - sending loads of {{{{hugs}}}} and positive vibes your way.

Love
Margotx

Thank you. Back from the trip to the woods safe and sound. Nice cup of coffee now and I'll sit and read the paper.
It is such a bizarre feeling and I'm sure if the phone rings I'll jump a mile.
I know if something is going to happen it will, I can't stop it and it's no good worrying beforehand.

Val

I get this if I can't sleep or wake early :( The problem is always solved by getting up and doing something to distract me :D I've put it down to my age :D :D

Daisy

HI Val,

Just because you don't remember your dreams doesn't mean you didn't have them.  You could have had a dream with all that feeling of dread in it and your subconscious is still making an effort to sort it all out.

Just try and relax and do something to take your mind off it   Things will be fine I'm sure.

Debs

Yeah I have been there too, it's very hard to define the feeling but I think you get it when you are 'down' generally. Now I am 'hormonally deficient'I take B6 and it helps keep me more cheerful. I dont want you to think I am depressed coz it is nothiung like that either.
Karen

I think it's easy to be worried by this sort of thing, but if it's any help I believe "death" symbols may not always mean A death - but can mean the  end of a problem or something, you know?

Take care,

Lindsay
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Thank you everybody for your replies - at least I don't feel I'm too odd, having this feeling.
Lindsay, it's strange, I've had a problem I've been trying to deal with for a few months now. It's nothing I can change - my elderly parents being stubborn and won't move from unsuitable house to a bungalow near me. I desperately want them to move but my Dad won't hear of it. I've been incredibly upset and it takes up all my waking thoughts. Everybody tells me to stop upsetting myself about it - maybe now I will.
On the other hand, phoned Mum this morning to find that my Dad doesn't feel well and has stayed in bed !. Now I guess I'll worry about that instead.

Val

Just to put your mind at rest a little, I think we all feel a psychic pull, some stronger than others from the telephone ringing to people who actually say they can commune with the dead. Having the image of the grim reaper in your head is not a sign of someone dying that is a made up image (as there is no such thing) which you can mentally put down to your sub conscious conjuring up a real worry.

If you were to be tuning in to something terrible about to happen (and I do believe some people can do this) and a person you love being in danger or getting ready to pass over, then a feeling and pyschic message would be much stronger directed at that person only, not just a fear of dread somewhere. You would in your heart know who it was about.

Not that you could do anything I strongly believe in fate.

I agree with the others it is tiredness, stress, worry, it is obviously greatly upsetting you especially sub consciously about your parents, maybe another chat with them would help. :-) As this worry is not going to go away.

Ahh Val it is horrid when you get that feeling :(

I think it is subconcious thoughts materialising :rolleyes:

What ever happens and I am sure it will be ok :)

How long is your OH away and where is he then or is it Top Secret ;) :D (PM me with the details as do remember what is was like when my ex was away although in hind sight it was a blessing :D )

Lucy
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ps the OP is hopefully on the cards in Spring

Well, I'm still here and so is everybody else as far as I know !.

Just had an evening out at the pics with a couple of friends and it took my mind off things.
Had another thought..........I posted on here a while ago about help for sciatica as I'd been suffering from a really bad case for a long time - Thursday was the first time I'd been able to walk for more than a couple of minutes. Anyway, this morning (as my husband had to go away yesterday) was the first time I'd had to or been able to take the dog for a walk (which is why I drove to favourite spot rather than walk). Anyway, apart from a couple of twinges my leg has been fine. I'm so happy..........maybe the discomfort which has really been getting me down is finally over.

Lucy, he's only away for a few days but has some long trips coming up. It isn't anywhere secret - Canada !.
So pleased to hear about the op.......where and who by and have you been for chat....would love to know !.

Val

Oh my, I get those moments as well. Sometimes i just can't breathe because I think something terrible's going to happen to either me or someone I love. Last night (actually this morning) I was driving from a party and at that time at night I'm always very, very careful..... so many crazy, drunk people! Anyway, i was so scared, i had those weird thoughts in my head that i simply couldn't get rid of.