Why does anxiety cause thoughts that a loved one will die i worry constantly about my daughter at uni?

anxiety: It is very common for depress/anxiety disorder people. You can consult with your family doctor of psychiatrist to obtain appropriate medical help.

The what ifs!: I'd want 2 know more about ur anxiety ; worries. Anxiety is like a scared voice u carry that's always asking "what if [something bad happens]?" sometimes it comes out in the form of an unwanted thought that gets stuck in ur head - an "obsession." one of the most important 1st steps: learning about anxiety ; how it ticks. See anxietybc.Org a great introduction to anxiety ; panic problems, ocd, etc.