Hi there, I have a question. I realised the other day that since about 2011 I have been struggling with the same thing. I am obsessed with an idea of something although I have no proof or evidence for it. I try to switch this part of my brain off and it is VERY hard. Anyway, I also realised that if I have been feeling that way for so long (and on and of for years before) possibly, it is not real and is actually part of the OCD/trauma response. I have a feeling of background doom and sadness, as though the thing has already happened...even though actually it hasn't factually as far as I am aware. I am always looking out for 'signs' as to whether it has happened/is happening or not. Is this part of OCD? Do others experience this feeling of background sadness and doom as though something has occurred/is occurring and it's just a matter of time before they find out for certain? Any answers appreciated. I am so fed up of this consistent feeling...it has become a part of my existence and it colours everything.
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I can relate to your feeling of sadness and and being doomed. I don’t know what you are afraid of but I understand this sensation of being doomed by the anticipation maybe facing what you dread the most.
It is part of the OCD I think. Also looking out for signs that we think are meaningful but are in reality just coincidence.
The hardest thing for me is to learn to live with the doubt and let go.
Don’t despair, you are not alone feeling this way.
Thanks Moon_B. It gets very tiring always being on the alert and I fail to even switch it off consciously. It seems to be in my body sometimes rather than my mind and I quickly go into alert, with my alarm blaring. What you say makes sense...coincidence. I see signs everywhere and my brain ties them together to make a picture (usually bad news!) . I am really, really tired this week and just want to feel free.
Need advice. Is this OCD?
Ocd is taking over my life! 
It this ocd false memory ?
My OCD is too much to handle right now!