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Scared of Pregnancy
Dear doctor , I'm 34 years old Female an we are planing for a 2nd pregnancy .. But some where im getting scared ...Today i saw news one lady who is 35 years old an 8 months pregnant died of Cardiac Arrest .. Afte seeing this news now im really worried ,, my first child was born when i was 28 an i was young but now im 34 am so much im thinking but my son really need sibling .. I'm thinking in positive way ..but somewhere my mind of hitting of death..Pls help me pls pls
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Thanatophobia (fear of death) or any other phobic anxiety gets better with behaviour therapy. Of course medicine can help but ma'am in your case it's always second line treatment as you are planning pregnancy. You need regular psychotherapy sessions to overcome your phobic anxiety.
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Dr. Upasana Rai
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Varanasi
Please consult for detailed evaluation and timely intervention
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Dr. Sharon Narula
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi, ma'am
I understand you are having some concerns regarding pregnancy. It is normal to have some thoughts like these however if they are increasing and affecting your functioning you should seek help.
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