Ex boyfriend dream very odd

I had a dream that my ex boyfriend was calling out my name in a dark corner saying " Im struggling lauren" but not sure of what though.....
Week later I contacted him to see if all was well so he replied instantly and it was weird because everything he was mentioning to me all was placed in my dream. Him struggling with life ect. 
Does anybody get these visuals and in due time it occurs in you're life? 
Some say it's a gift but I say this freaks me out at times.