HomeAnswersPsychiatrydepressionI am a 60-year-old male experiencing intense fear of death. How can I address this issue?

Can depression cause excessive worry, including concerns about death?

Share

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Answered by

Ananth Shanmugam

Medically reviewed by

iCliniq medical review team

Published At February 28, 2014
Reviewed AtAugust 25, 2023

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

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

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.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Ananth Shanmugam
Ananth Shanmugam

Psychologist/ Counselor

Community Banner Mobile
By subscribing, I agree to iCliniq's Terms & Privacy Policy.

Read answers about:

older adultsfeardepression

Ask your health query to a Wellness Expert online

Psychiatry

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy