Death phobia is also known as Thanatophobia. A person with Thanatophobia may fear dying or losing a loved one. Thanatophobia can be treated with the help of psychotherapy. However, diagnosis requires first identifying symptoms.
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I fear losing my dear ones and this leads to a lack of concentration in simple tasks. kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have fear of losing dear ones and a fear of death of my parents and husband. I am staying with my in-laws and my husband is abroad, my parents are not with me. I miss my parents and husband badly. What to do? How to overcome this? Some days, I cannot even do a simple thing. I am prep... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Why do you have fear of losing your husband? Is he doing any dangerous job? I suggest you make some schedule for your routine. Be busy in your life. Take seven to eight hours of sleep. Do daily exercise for 30 to 45 minutes like walking. Meditate for 15 minutes dail... Read Full »
I am suffering from secondary tuberculosis due to which I get negative thoughts. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from secondary tuberculosis, but I have started fearing death. I always get negative thoughts. I do not know what to do. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Physical chronic illnesses do cause depression. Medicines of tuberculosis can cause depression. So, I suggest you try to keep yourself busy and do meditation, relaxation exercises, and yoga. Tuberculosis is a tre... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old. A friend of mine died two years ago. I was very afraid of that. Now there is only a little fear. I have seen many doctors. When my heart rate is increasing, it is very difficult to breathe. Breathing slowly reduces heart rate. I have done all kinds of tests like ECG... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I hope you are feeling better and doing great. I will assume that your blood pressure was measured properly in the clinic and accordingly you were given the antihypertensive medication. Well, as per the readings, it is ... Read Full »
I constantly feel anxious about my mother’s death. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been getting very anxious for the past few days. I continuously think that my mother and I will die someday. My heart rate went from 107 to 157 beats per minute in 60 seconds. I was crying, had bloodshot eyes, and a tight chest for no reason. Currently, I am taking blood pressur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have an anxiety spectrum disorder, specifically panic disorder with panic attacks. I suggest you visit a psychiatrist who will prescribe SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) such as Escitalopram 10 mg or Fluoxetine 20 mg, which will help with y... Read Full »
I have been experiencing mental health problems, and cannot make my own decisions. Kindly help.
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... Read Full »
Answer: 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 livin... Read Full »
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