I can’t speak for other people, but after I lost my sibling at a very young age, I began to imagine how I would feel, c”v to lose others. I literally thought myself to tears on many occasions. I think it comes from fear and trying to deal with the trauma (and maybe preparing ourselves for future loss). My thoughts usually arose at very quiet times, when I had moments to reflect in solitude on my loss and grief, such as late at night. It did lessen and pass with time, although I think the trauma of an early loss remains with me forever. I wouldn’t be too concerned if it happens occasionally and if you can control those thoughts. Only if you feel the thoughts are intrusive and you can’t choose to stop them, you might want to seek a grief counselor or a support group.
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