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How can someone overcome their fear of death and other mental health problems?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 30-year-old woman with a mental health problem. I am taking medications for my severe fear of dying, but the circumstance means that I am unable to make my own decisions. I am in a position where I have no choice but to wait. For instance, I am not prepared to go with my partner nor am I able to live without him. The current scenario is deteriorating rapidly and is causing me much distress. Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Aneel Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

As you are already taking medication, you need treatment review and counseling sessions because you have a phobic anxiety disorder, which makes patients try to avoid situations that make them fearful and begin living in their comfort zones, making their condition worse and medication unable to treat it.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Answered byDr. Aneel Kumar

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At April 20, 2023
Reviewed AtMay 11, 2023

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