Can depression cause excessive worry, including concerns about death?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 60-year-old male with a height of 5 feet 2 inches and a weight of 136 pounds. I am not currently taking any medications. At times, I have experienced intense fear of death. How can I address this issue?

Thank you.

Answered by Ananth Shanmugam

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Dr. Ananth Shanmugam is a highly experienced psychiatrist and andrologist with expertise in mental health, psychotherapy, and counseling. He provides compassionate care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and men’s health issues. With a focus on holistic well-being, he blends medical expertise with personalized therapy to help patients achieve emotional balance, mental resilience, and healthier relationships.

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It is difficult to accurately determine the issue based solely on the brief description provided. A mind affected by depression often experiences excessive worry, including concerns about death, particularly when the individual is of an older age.

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Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 28, 2014
Reviewed At August 25, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ananth Shanmugam is a highly experienced psychiatrist and andrologist with expertise in mental health, psychotherapy, and counseling. He provides compassionate care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and men’s health issues. With a focus on holistic well-being, he blends medical expertise with personalized therapy to help patients achieve emotional balance, mental resilience, and healthier relationships.

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Ananth Shanmugam

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ananth Shanmugam is a highly experienced psychiatrist and andrologist with expertise in mental health, psychotherapy, and counseling. He provides compassionate care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and men’s health issues. With a focus on holistic well-being, he blends medical expertise with personalized therapy to help patients achieve emotional balance, mental resilience, and healthier relationships.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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