Feelings of impending doom

Feelings of impending doom can be described as negative feelings of apprehension and fear that a negative event will occur in the near future such as a disaster, one's imminent death, or the world coming to an end. This effect can be the result of real evidence, but is most often based on assumption, false pretense, or negative hallucinations. These feelings can range from subtle and ignorable to intense and overwhelming enough to trigger panic attacks and a strong sense of urgency.

This effect can be a manifestation of a number of things including reactions to certain psychoactive substances, medical issues, mental illness, or interpersonal problems. Feelings of impending doom are often accompanied by anxiety, depression, or unspeakable horrors.

Psychoactive substances

Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include:

See also

• Subjective effects index
• Deliriants - Subjective effects
• Dissociatives - Subjective effects
• Psychedelics - Subjective effects